Changing the settings on your computer to make the web more accessible
"My web, my way" is a site from the BBC and AbilityNet, that explains the many ways you can change your browser, computer, keyboard and mouse settings to make the web more accessible for you. Use the links below to find out more.
Visual changes
Making text larger - explains how you can make the text bigger in your web browser, Windows and applications such as Word, Open Office Writer and Adobe Acrobat.
Magnifying the screen - if increasing the text size via the browser or Windows options does not give you text you can easily read, the next step is to magnify the screen using access technology.
Making your mouse pointer easier to see - if you have difficulty seeing the mouse pointer, this section explains the various ways you can improve the pointer's visibility.
Changing your colours - explains how you can change text and background colours in your browser and Windows to better suit your needs.
Changing your fonts - explains how you can change web browser and Windows text settings.
Hardware changes and supportive technology
Making your mouse easier to use - explains the wide range of options to make your mouse easier to use such as slowing your mouse down, making the mouse left-handed and enlarging the mouse pointer.
Making your keyboard easier to use - looks at the many ways you can make your keyboard more accessible such as changing how it responds to your typing, using your keyboard instead of your mouse, and using Windows on-screen keyboard.
Making your computer talk - explains the different ways you can make your computer talk to you.
Accessibility and our web site
The Suffolk County Council web site has been built in the spirit of the UK Disability Discrimination Act by following the W3C Accessibility Guidelines Priorities 1 and 2.
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Creating an accessible web site
For those with visual disabilities, we:
ensure that text on the web page can be made larger;
provide screen reader compatibility;
label images, photographs and graphics;
mark up tables; and
provide large print, Braille and audio tape translations upon request.
For those with hearing disabilities, we:
provide captioning for audio information; and
For those with cognitive or neurological disabilities, we:
use plain English;
provide a consistent navigation structure;
illustrate many text pages; and
do not use flickering or strobing designs on pages.
For those who do not speak English as a first language, we:
provide interpreting and translating services upon request; and
are committed to diversity and equality for all.