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 these 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
- 5 – Frequently asked questions
- 8 – Privacy policy
- 9 – Contact 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 November 12th 2004. It has attained an 'A' WAI rating with passes for many 'AA' and 'AAA' criteria.
PDFs
For information on PDF files and accessibility visit access.adobe.com
External Sites
The Scotland Office 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
http://www.microsoft.com/
Information provided by Microsoft on how to change browser settings.
JAWS screen reader
http://www.freedomscientific.com/
Download a free trial copy of the screen reader Jaws.
MAGic screen magnification
http://www.freedomscientific.com/
Information on screen magnification software.
Netscape Navigator
http://www.ziskadesigns.co.uk/
Information on how to change browser settings in Netscape.
Opera
http://www.opera.com/
Information provided by Opera on how to change browser settings.
WindowEyes
http://www.accessingenuity.com/
Screen reader with Braille support.
November 2004