Accessibility
AFA is committed to making this website as easy to use for as wide a range of visitors as possible.
The following features will be online very soon:
Visual design
A number of elements have been included in the design of the website to make it easier for everyone to use:
- Text can be resized using the `text size' function on the homepage top task bar or in your browser
- Where colours are used we have tried to make sure there is maximum contrast between foreground and background items. You can change colour contrasts using options on the homepage top task bar.
How to change the size of the text
To change the text size:
- Text can be resized using the `text size' function on the homepage top task bar. Or otherwise:
- Select Text Size from the View menu. (In some browsers Text Size may be called Text Zoom or Zoom)
- Choose the size that you want from the Text Size menu.
Access keys
We have used government standard access keys, where they apply to this site. These are to help you navigate through the main areas of a website using keyboard shortcuts.
With Windows-based systems - Press the Alt key and the access key number or letter below. Then press Enter.
With Apple Mac-based systems - Press the Ctrl key and the access key number or letter below.
Access keys on this website:
- 1 - homepage
- 2 - about us
- 3 - news
- 4 - ofsted
- 5 - statement of purpose
- 6 - media
- 7 - prospective foster carers
- 8 - current foster carers
- 9 - contact us
- 0 - accessibility (this page)
Customising your browser
The Office for Disability Issues has good advice on customising your web browser