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Accessibility

This website has been built to follow current best practice for accessibility of UK Government websites. Many features have been added to aid site comprehension and navigation for users of assistive browsers, some of which are outlined below:

Access Keys

Access Keys provide alternative navigation without using a mouse. The site follows UK Government Access Key guidelines:
0 – Accessibility and Access Key details
1 – Home page
2 – Our communications section containing news releases
3 – Site map
8 – Privacy policy

S - Jump to page content

To use Access Keys hold down either Alt, Ctrl or Shift (depending on your browser) with the Access Key (listed above) and press the Enter key (if required).

Images

Images have alt text where they add to the comprehension of the page. All trivial images have null alt text.

PDFs

For information on PDF files and accessibility visit access.adobe.com

External Sites

The Scottish Executive is not responsible for content or accessibility of external links.

Browsers

Below you will find links to help you tailor your current browser to your needs, alternative browsers or add-ons:

Internet Explorer

Information provided by Microsoft on how to change browser settings.
www.microsoft.com

JAWS screen reader

Download a free trial copy of the screen reader Jaws.
www.freedomscientific.com

MAGic screen magnification

Information on screen magnification software.
www.freedomscientific.com

Opera

Information provided by Opera on how to change browser settings.
www.opera.com

WindowEyes

Screen reader with Braille support.
www.accessingenuity.com

Last date this page was updated: June 2007