We are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability.
We aim for our website to meet the Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) “Double-A” standard. There are a number of ways and features we use to make our site as accessible as possible;
Using the Access Keys or Tab Keys to Navigate Around our Site.
Our website uses the access key system to help you move around the site without using a mouse or similar device.
We have used the Government standard access key system and this enables you to navigate the site using only your keyboard.
How to use access keys:
- If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer 4, press 'alt' and the relevant shortcut key (eg 1 for the home page) at the same time.
- If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 (or higher), press 'alt' and the relevant shortcut key at the same time and finally press the enter key.
- If you are using Netscape 6, click anywhere on the page, then press 'alt' and the relevant shortcut key at the same time.
Navigation options - Where do you want to go?
S = Skip Navigation
0 = Accessibility
1 = Home page
3 = Site Map
4 = Search
5 = Contact Us
6 = Language Help
7 = Print Friendly
T = Text Only
C = High Contrast
B = Text Size Larger
N = Text Size Default
R = Text Size Smaller
Browser Options
F - File menu
E - Edit menu
V - View menu
A - Favourites menu (IE only)
H - Help (browser)
← - Back
→ - Forward
We will be adding more access key shortcuts as the site develops.
Changing Text Size
Our website gives you an easy, one-click, option to change the size of the text on your screen.
All you need to do is click on the 'Text Size' links on the top right hand side of every page.
This text size will only help you if you are using OUR website. If you would like to set your internet browser so that you can see the text on all WEBSITES EITHER LARGER OR SMALLER, consult the Help section on your browser toolbar.
Different Formats
Should you need any publicity or information producing in a different format, braille for example please contact our main customer service line number listed below.
Text Only format
A text-only version of this website is available which contains all of the text from the the site, but does not show any graphics, images or photographs. To access the text only version, click on the "Text Only" link, which is at the top of every page on this site.
How can I find information?
There are 4 main ways to find information on this website.
Search Box
You can enter a keyword into the search box on the top right of the page. The results will be listed according to how closely they match your search criteria.
Website Navigation Box
You can use the website menu box on the right-hand side of the webpage. By clicking on one of our service areas (such as 'Meetings & Conferences'), you will be taken to a page containing information about our Meeting and Conference facilities.
Sitemap
The website also has a Sitemap. This is available through a link at the top of the webpage and provides a map showing where all pages in the website are located.