Problems with the site

This site has been created using commonplace Dreamweaver active scripting to make certain features function. However, Microsoft has since updated its XP operating system with Service Pack 2, which attempts to make Internet Explorer more secure by in some circumstances merely disabling all but the most basic of its features. If you are an XP user using SP2 and you do encounter problems (though this is unlikely), you will need to reactivate these features. You will be prompted to do so by the browser.

Accessibility

Browsealoud

In an attempt to achieve a high level of accessiblity to all, this website is speech-enabled. This means that users can download free software (Browsealoud) onto their personal computers. Browsealoud is designed for use with Internet Explorer 4 upwards or Netscape Navigator.

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Changing fonts and background colours within your internet browser

The following instructions are based on Internet Explorer 6 and Netscape Navigator 7.1 Other versions of these browsers may differ slightly.

Changing the text size with the Browser menu

Internet Explorer; From the View menu select Text Size. Choose required size.
Netscape Navigator; From the View menu select Text Zoom. Choose required size.

Changing text size with a wheelmouse

If you have a wheelmouse, hold down the control key and operate the scrollwheel to make text lerger or smaller.

Changing the font

Internet Explorer; From the Tools menu select Internet Options. In the Internet Options window select the General tab and click the Fonts button. In the Fonts window choose required font then click OK.

Netscape Navigator; From the Edit menu select Preferences. In the Preferences window select Appearance then Fonts from the Category menu. Choose required font and un-check Allow documents to use other fonts. Click OK

Changing background colour

Internet Explorer; From the Tools menu select Internet Options. In the Internet Options window select the General tab and click the Colours button. In the Colours window un-check Use windows colours. Choose required colour then click OK .

Netscape Navigator; From the Edit menu select Preferences. In the Preferences window select Appearance then Colours from the Category menu. Choose required colour and un-check Use system colours. Click OK

Using the Windows Accessibility Wizard for all windows applications

The Windows Accessibility Wizard allows you to change properties such as text size and screen resolution for all windows applications. It also allows you to have a floating window that displays an enlarged view of part of the screen.

To set up the wizard follow the instructions below

Click the Start button in the bottom left corner of the screen. Select Programs, Accessories, Accessibility then Accessibility Wizard. In the Accessibility Wizard window click the Next button. Follow the instructions and set options as required. Click Next to proceed to each section. You can then save these settings for use on other computers. To do so save the file to a floppy disk.