We have created the Stroud District Direct website with accessibility issues in mind. We aim to make the website fully accessible to everyone and are committed to continually re-accessing and improving the site.
We have followed guidelines set down by the Government and the Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI), designing the site with strict standards compliance. This has enabled the majority of our pages to meet high accessiblity standards, and we are working on those that do not.
The following guidelines will assist you in using our website.
Access Keys
This site uses the UK Government accesskeys system. This provides another form of navigation through the site, using keyboard shortcuts.
UK Government accesskeys standard:
- S - Skip Navigation
- 1 - Home page
- 2 - What's new
- 3 - Site map
- 4 - Search
- 5 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- 6 - Help
- 7 - Complaints procedure
- 8 - Terms and conditions
- 9 - Feedback form
- 0 - Access key details
To use accesskeys:
- Press and hold the 'Alt' key
- Press the letter or number of the accesskey as listed below
- Press the return key. You should now be redirected to the page you require.
Please note:
- Functionality of accesskeys depends on the type of operating system you are using.
- Accesskeys are only supported by MS Internet Explorer 4 and above and by Netscape 6x versions.
- The prefix for access keys varies in different browsers and computing platforms e.g. With the Macintosh system, the user has to press the 'Ctrl' key and the accesskey.
Screen Readers
The website has been carefully designed with screen reader software in mind and has been tested on a few major screen reader programs. We have also worked with two local visually impaired users who kindly spared some of their own time to help us make the site more accessible.
Browse Aloud
Our website has been speech enabled using a free software download called Browsealoud.
Browsealoud reads web pages aloud for people who find it difficult to read online. It reads out each sentence, highlighting the words as it goes.
To get started all you have to do is download the free browsealoud plugin, by clicking on the logo above.
BrowseAloud download to speech enable this website.
Language
Our website can be translated into five different languages using the translation facilities provided by Google. Select your language of choice from the following links:
Useful Links
The information for people with disabilities page on our website has lots of useful information and links regarding services available to disabled people in Stroud District and Gloucestershire.
The transport for people with disabilities page on our website has information on getting around Stroud District if you have a disability.
The Royal National Institute of the Blind website has lots of useful information for anyone with a sight problem.
AbilityNet is a national charity and the UK's leading provider of expertise on computing and disability. They offer a one-stop shop for need assessment, technical expertise, advice and support. AbilityNet also supply adapted computer equipment for people with a wide range of disabilities. For further information about AbilityNet, click here.
