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This website has been designed for you with accessibility in mind. Here you can read about how to better find your way round the site.
Care has been taken to make the text and colours used clear and easy to read. The text for example has been spaced to save the letters blurring when read by people with cataracts. Similarly the site has been designed to take into account colour blindness and age related colour blindness.
We welcome your suggestions regarding accessibility. Should you have any special needs regarding this website then please contact me by using the following link. David Thould, web developer.
General Information
Each and everyone of us has our own individual needs. The BBC has plenty of information on using the internet. For general information on Browsing, E-mailing, Safety, and more, visit BBC WebWise.
Browsers
A browser is a computer program used to view the internet. It is worth mentioning that there are many browsers and from time to time new versions become available. While every effort is made to cater for all browser versions this website (and most others) look best in the latest version. That said, if you use screen reading software it is best NOT to upgrade to the latest version. Below is some information on the most widely used and reliable browsers.
If you use a Microsoft Windows PC the chances are you are viewing this website in Internet Explorer (IE). That is because Internet Explorer comes bundled with your windows package. More information can be found at Internet Explorer.
Safari is the browser used on Apple products. Developed by Apple, Safari works on many devices. If you are using a Mac, chances are you are using Safari. More information on Apple's Safari can be found by following this link Safari.
Mozilla Firefox (Firefox) is a free, non-profit browser developed by the Mozilla community. Firefox will work on a variety of computer platforms, including a PC and a Mac. More can be read about Firefox and the work of the Mozilla community here Firefox.
Not to be left out, Google has developed a browser called Chrome. Similar to Firefox in that it is free, and works on many devices, phones, tablets and pads... Chrome also works on a PC and Mac. You may find out more here Chrome.
Confused? Then best stay with the browser you have. The old adage 'Better the devil you know' rings true here. The Point here is more about upgrading the browser you use for a richer experience. As stated above, it is best not to upgrade if you use software that is dependant on a particular browser version. This applies in particular to Jaws, SuperNova, and NVDA users. Jaws is software for those with impaired or no vision.