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

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.

Accessibility Rating Testing of this site was carried out using Bobby on 10 March 2005. It has attained an 'AAA' WAI rating.

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: March 2005