In the design of this web site, our aim is to remove barriers to accessibility, according to the guidelines set out by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). In particular, it has been designed to allow users who suffer from impaired sight, colour blindness and complete blindness to get the most from it:

• For users with impaired vision, all text can be fully enlarged. Text-based links have been used, rather than graphic images, in order that the user can still navigate the site whilst viewing it in enlarged format.

• For people with colour vision problems, all background colours were chosen to ensure the best possible contrast. Furthermore, these background tints can be removed if necessary.

• The layout of the site and each page within it, is designed to a logical format, making it easier for people using speech synthesiser software or other specialist devices to navigate the site.

• Similarly, the design principles used helps users who cannot use a mouse to use their keyboard (or other specialist device) to 'tab' through each page and navigate each page in a logical manner.

• A navigation bar at the side of each page means that users can see, at any point, exactly where they are within the site.