Accessibility
The graphical version of this site conforms to W3C's "Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 1.0", available at here, Level A compliance as specified by the World Wide Web Consortium and endorsed by the Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB). Many Level AA requirements are also met.
All pages validate as XHTML 1.0 Transitional and use structured semantic markup.
The CSS also validates.
We strive to obey the spirit of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) of 1995 with respect to the provision of services online, as required by the Disability Rights Commission (DRC).
While we use Bobby to test for accessibility, it is just one aspect of our testing procedure. As a computer programme, the Bobby test is not as reliable as expert evaluation.
Access keys
Access keys provide you with a keyboard shortcut to help navigate through the main areas of our site.
How to use Access Keys in your Browser
| Browser | What to do |
|---|---|
| Internet Explorer 5+ (PC) | Hold down the ALT key, press the number of the access key, release both keys then press ENTER |
| Firefox (PC) | Hold down the ALT key and press the number of the access key |
| Firefox (Mac) | Hold down the CTRL key and press the number of the access key |
| Safari (Mac) | Hold down the CTRL key and press the number of the access key |
| Opera | Hold down the Shift key and press Escape, release both keys, then press the number of the accesskey |
The following access keys are available throughout this website:
- 1 - home page
- 2 - what's new
- 0 - access key details