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Accessibility

We are committed to making our services and information available to everyone.

We aim to comply with the World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C) current guidelines for accessibility. This is an ongoing process of re-evaluation and we are continually working to make our websites more accessible for people with disabilities, as technology and standards allow.

Change the way this site looks

The browser you are using contains a number of settings that allow you to customise your viewing of this site. The settings differ from depending on the browser you are using, but most allow you to change the text size, colour and layout.

Use the text size setting in your browser, available under View or Zoom to adjust the size of nearly all the text on this website by using the text size setting in your browser menu. CTL+ or CTL- are keyboard shortcuts to make text bigger or smaller.

Your browser Options or Preferences menu will allow you to change the font and background colours used.

The Settings or Preferences menu in your browser may allow you to remove all layout and styling by turning off website style sheets.

Most browsers let you skip from link to link using the Tab key. Each time you press the Tab key, the current link will be highlighted. To move backwards, hold down Shift and press the Tab key.

Accessibility options for popular browsers and computer operating systems

More detailed information on the accessibility options available for a range of popular browsers, operating systems and mobile devices can be found at the links below:

Windows

Apple

Google

Firefox

Android devices

Resources to adapt your digital experience to your needs

You can also customise your experience using accessibility features already on your computer, or by installing extra assistive technologies, the following sites offer help and support:

AbilityNet

AbilityNet is a UK-based charity which supports people of any age, living with any disability or impairment to use technology to achieve their goals at home, at work and in education.

They have a free helpline at: 0800 269 545 and provide a range of digital services and resources:

My Computer My Way
A step-by-step guide to the individual adjustments you can make to your computer, laptop, tablet or smart phone to make it easier to use.

You can explore adaptations by disability in four categories:

Factsheets
You can access factsheets which provide advice and information about how computers and other digital technologies can help people with a range of conditions and impairments.

Webinars
This library of webinars contain useful information for disabled people, their colleagues, families, friends and the professionals who support them.

Web Accessibility Initiative  

Better Web Browsing: Tips for Customising your Computer
Resources, detailed documentation and step-by-step guides to help you customise your particular web browser and computer setup.

Further general accessibility resources

ASKSARA

AskSARA is an online tool for older and disabled people that helps find useful advice and products that make daily living easier.

British Sign Language (BSL) interpreting service

Contact Scotland BSL offers a free interpreting service that enables deaf, British Sign Language (BSL) users to contact public, voluntary and private sector services in Scotland.

A BSL user can video call an interpreter at Contact Scotland BSL directly, who will then speak to the organisation or bureau adviser, and act as an intermediary for the deaf person.

Find out more about how the Video Relay Interpreting Service works on the Contact Scotland BSL website.

The Scottish Disability Directory 

The Scottish Disability Directory is produced by Disability Information Scotland. It provides information and contact details for a wide range of disability organisations and support groups, including UK wide, Scottish and local groups. Access to the directory is free. To use the Scottish Disability Directory you can search by topic, local authority area, postcode or by words or phrases.