Accessibility

Enhancing Your Website Experience: Accessibility and Customisation

We believe that every visitor should have an enjoyable and accessible experience on our platform. To ensure that, we want to empower you with the tools and knowledge to make your visit here as comfortable as possible.

Adjusting Text Size (Keyboard Shortcuts):

You have the power to tailor your browsing experience. Adjusting text size is simple with keyboard shortcuts.

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Zoom In: Press ‘Ctrl’ and ‘+’ (Windows) or ‘Command’ and ‘+’ (Mac) simultaneously to increase text size.
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Zoom Out: Press ‘Ctrl’ and ‘-‘ (Windows) or ‘Command’ and ‘-‘ (Mac) simultaneously to decrease text size.
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Reset: To return text to its default size, press ‘Ctrl’ and ‘0’ (Windows) or ‘Command’ and ‘0’ (Mac).

These shortcuts allow you to personalise the text size to your preference, ensuring that our content is easy to read for you.

Adjusting Text Size (via the Browser Menu):

If keyboard shortcuts aren’t your preferred method, most web browsers offer a user-friendly way to adjust text size:

Google Chrome: Click the three vertical dots in the upper right corner, go to ‘Settings,’ then ‘Appearance,’ and modify the ‘Font size’ slider.
Mozilla Firefox: Click the three horizontal lines in the upper right corner, select ‘Options,’ navigate to ‘Language and Appearance,’ and change the ‘Font size’ dropdown.
Microsoft Edge: Click the three horizontal dots in the upper right corner, choose ‘Settings,’ scroll down to ‘Appearance,’ and tweak the ‘Font size’ setting.

By providing these options, we ensure that you have the flexibility to adapt the text size to your specific needs.

Accessibility Options on Your Device:

Your device, whether it’s Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Android, offers an array of accessibility features to enhance your experience:

Windows: Access magnification, high contrast mode, and Narrator (a screen reader) via the ‘Ease of Access’ settings.
Mac: Explore VoiceOver (a screen reader), Zoom, and custom display settings under ‘Accessibility’ settings.
iPhone and iPad: Utilise VoiceOver, Magnifier, and Text Size adjustments in the ‘Accessibility’ settings.
Android: Benefit from TalkBack (a screen reader), Magnification gestures, and Text-to-Speech settings through the ‘Accessibility’ menu.

These device-specific accessibility options empower you to optimise your browsing experience on our website.

What We’ve Done:

We’re committed to making your experience as user-friendly as possible. Here’s what we’ve put in place to ensure accessibility for all:

Plain English and Jargon Avoidance: We communicate in plain English, avoiding complex jargon. If you come across any unfamiliar terms or phrases, please let us know. Your feedback helps us improve.
Heading Structures: Our website uses clear heading structures to enhance navigation, especially for screen reader users. These headings create an organised hierarchy, making it easy for everyone to find and read the content.
Web Standards and W3C WAI Guidelines: We adhere to web standards like CSS and HTML, ensuring compatibility with various browsers and devices. Additionally, we follow the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) guidelines, a set of best practices to make our content accessible to all.

You are an essential part of our mission to create an inclusive online environment. By adjusting text size, exploring device-specific accessibility options, and providing valuable feedback, you help us make the Book of Remembrance a place where everyone can access information and services with ease.

Thank you for being a part of our community and for helping us improve our website’s accessibility for all users. Your comfort and satisfaction are our top priorities, and we’re here to assist you every step of the way.