Accessibility
Pathfoot Limited are committed to ensuring its web site is as accessible as possible to the whole community, regardless of browser, platform or connection speed. In particular, we recognise the need to take reasonable steps to enable access to our website for those who are visually impaired or those with other disabilities.
Work on making this site more accessible has been influenced by the guidelines set out by the RNIB. Link: http://www.rnib.co.uk/seeitright/
This page is designed to offer the following solutions to a variety of access problems to aid the viewing experience :
o Adjusting Text Sizes
o Site Navigation
o Downloading Files/Documents (PDF Files)
o Site Map
o Images
o Compatibility
o Accessibility Software
o Language Options (Translations)
o Further Links
Adjusting Text Sizes
Some users might find text easier to read by either increasing or decreasing the size of the text. To do this you can easily adjust your browser's settings.
If you use Microsoft Internet Explorer, go to the View menu, select Text Size and then either Larger or Largest.
If you use Netscape Navigator, go to the View menu and choose Increase Font until the text is the size you require.
Navigation
The site has two key areas of navigation. Each page has a common utility navigation bar across the top of the page. This navigation leads to: Home Page, News and Articles, Free HomeSeeker Magazine, Media Information, the Get in Touch facility. The left-hand primary navigation contains links to the 'Sections' and 'Pages' of the website, here you will find links to the main information on the website. Please click on the links on the left-hand navigation and the menu will expand to show the pages within their respective section.
Downloading Files/Documents (PDFs)
Most of the downloadable material on this website is available in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). To view this type of file, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available free from Adobe.
Click here to download Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader
Further PDF accessibility information, including details of accessing PDF documents using 'Assistive Technology' is available from access.adobe.com. This website is a resource designed to help people with visual disabilities work more effectively with Adobe? Acrobat software and Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files. The site includes information about Acrobat 5.0, online conversion tools, Information and resources including FAQ's and links as well as downloads.
Click here to go to the Adobe Accessibility website http://access.adobe.com
Site Map
The Site Map found on the top navigation bar, provides an link to every page on The HomeSeeker website. Scroll down the list to the first letter of the section or page that you are looking for. Click here to go to the Site Map.
Images
All images used on the home page and all other pages include descriptive ALT attributes. For users with screen reading software this provides a short description of the image in question.
Compatibility
While every effort has been made to ensure The HomeSeeker website is accessible on all platforms, we cannot guarantee complete cross-browser compatibility. We have, however tested the site on the following browsers with success:
o Firefox 0.9
o Lynx
o Mozilla 1.7
o Microsoft Internet Explorer 6
o Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5
o Microsoft Internet Explorer 5
o Netscape 7.0.2
o Opera 7.5
o Safari 1.2.4
Accessibility Software:
o Click here to go to the Jaws website - a screen reader for Windows. A trial period demo is available.
o Click here to go to the Homepage Reader website - a screen reader for Windows. A trial period downloadable version is available.
o 'Lynx' website - a free text only web browser for blind users with refreshable Braille displays.
o 'Links' website - a free text only web browser for visual users with low bandwidth.
o 'Opera' website - a visual browser with many accessibility-related features, including text zooming. A free downloadable version is available.
Language Options (Translations)
The HomeSeeker Website can be translated into ten different languages using the AltaVista Babel Fish Translation Service. Click on the link opposite to translate whole or part of the site
Further Useful Links
Microsoft Accessibility Information : http://www.microsoft.com/enable/
Adobe Accessibility Information : http://access.adobe.com
This website uses W3C Valid CSS. Please click here for more details.
Please note; external links on this page will open in a new window and are subject to the following:
Disclaimer
Please note that by accessing external links you will be leave The HomeSeeker website. The HomeSeeker and Pathfoot Limited are not responsible for the quality, accuracy or content of external websites.
