Accessibility

If you want to make the words on the page bigger, please go the very top of your Internet screen. Click on "View", then "Text Size", and choose "Largest".

We want as many people as possible to be able to use this web site. If you have any problems, please let us know.
Our email address is webmaster@suffolkcc.gov.uk.

Changing the settings on your computer to make the web more accessible

"My web, my way" is a site from the BBC and AbilityNet, that explains the many ways you can change your browser, computer, keyboard and mouse settings to make the web more accessible for you. Use the links below to find out more.

Visual changes

• Making text larger - explains how you can make the text bigger in your web browser, Windows and applications such as Word , Open Office Writer and Adobe Acrobat.
• Magnifying the screen - if increasing the text size via the browser or Windows options does not give you text you can easily read, the next step is to magnify the screen using access technology.
• Making your mouse pointer easier to see - if you have difficulty seeing the mouse pointer, this section explains the various ways you can improve the pointer's visibility.
• Changing your colours - explains how you can change text and background colours in your browser and Windows to better suit your needs.
• Changing your fonts - explains how you can change web browser and Windows text settings.

Hardware changes and supportive technology

• Making your mouse easier to use - explains the wide range of options to make your mouse easier to use such as slowing your mouse down, making the mouse left-handed and enlarging the mouse pointer.
• Making your keyboard easier to use - looks at the many ways you can make your keyboard more accessible such as changing how it responds to your typing, using your keyboard instead of your mouse, and using Windows on-screen keyboard.
• Making your computer talk - explains the different ways you can make your computer talk to you.

Accessibility and our web site

The Suffolk County Council web site has been built in the spirit of the UK Disability Discrimination Act by following the W3C Accessibility Guidelines Priorities 1 and 2. UK government policy is that local authority web sites should conform to the Priority 2 standards.

Our pages have been tested across a range of browsers. However, the web site is always changing and it is not possible to guarantee 100% compliance, although that is our aim.

If you have any problems with any of our pages, please let us know.

Creating an accessible web site

For those with visual disabilities, we:

• ensure that text on the web page can be made larger;
• provide screen reader compatibility;
• label images, photographs and graphics;
• mark up tables; and
• provide large print, Braille and audio tape translations upon request. 

For those with hearing disabilities, we:

• provide captioning for audio information; and
• provide British Sign Language translators upon request.

For those with cognitive or neurological disabilities, we:

• use plain English;
• provide a consistent navigation structure;
• illustrate many text pages; and
• do not use flickering or strobing designs on pages.

For those who do not speak English as a first language, we:

• provide interpreting and translating services upon request; and
• are committed to diversity and equality for all.

Accessibility of county council buildings

Find out more about how we make our buildings accessible to everyone, including council offices, libraries and record offices.