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Site help

This page provides tips on getting the most from your web browser and in particular, this website.

Use your keyboard

When a page first loads you can press the tab key on your keyboard to display three 'quick links' which are aimed to provide quick access to useful parts of the site:

  • jump to content - this is an internal link which moves the cursor (or point of focus) to the main content by jumping past the first list of navigational links
  • site help - a link to this page
  • site map - an overview of all the pages on the site

Change text size

You can adjust the size of the text on this site by using your browser or keyboard and mouse. For example if you use the Firefox or Internet Explorer browsers, you can adjust text size by going to View > Text Size and making your desired choice. Alternatively, if you have a mouse with a scroll-wheel you can press your control key (Ctrl) and move the scroll-wheel back-and-forth to change the text size.

Enable JavaScript

Although JavaScript can be used to enhance your experience when visiting this site, it is not a requirement.

Learn how to enabled and disable JavaScript.

Change the page layout ( ideal for small screens)

If you are using a device with a small screen, like a mobile telephone or a PDA, you can change the page layout to make it easier to read and navigate.

  1. Small screen style

  2. Default style

Learn more about your browser

Most modern browsers provide lots of functionality built-in to help you view web pages. Select your browser from the following list to find out more:


Further reading

Find out more about web accessibility and why web accessibility is important. Read about web browsers and assistive technologies like screen readers to see how they enhance the experience of surfing the web for those with a disability. Check out this accessibility software:

  • JAWS, a screen reader for Windows. A time-limited, down-loadable demo is available
  • Lynx, a free text-only web browser for blind users with refreshable Braille displays
  • Links, a free text-only web browser for visual users with low bandwidth
  • Opera, a visual browser with many accessibility-related features, including text zooming, user stylesheets, image toggle. A free down-loadable version is available. Compatible with Windows, Macintosh, Linux, and several other operating systems

...and finally

Here are some platform specific links that show you how to modify a website further:

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Community Fund Raising

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