Newham's website is designed to be accessible to a wide audience. The following tips should help you get the most out of the website.
Ease of use
This site's layout takes into account users who are visually impaired or have difficulties using a mouse and is designed to be compatible with screen reading software such as JAWS and Homepage Reader for Windows.
If you have any problems finding the information you require try using the keyword search located at the top of the right-hand navigation on every page.
W3C
In general, the site conforms to WAI double AA rating where HTML is used. Where documents are made available in other formats, conformance has not yet been achieved.
Increasing text size
Some users might find screen text easier to read by increasing the size at which text is displayed. To do this you should simply 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.
Access Keys
"Access keys" have been included to assist users with disabilities when navigating their way through the web site. Essentially keyboard shortcuts, access keys provide quick and easy access to common pages without the need for a mouse.
How to use Access Keys
Internet Explorer 5+ (PC)
Hold down the ALT key, press the number or letter of the access key, release both keys then press ENTER
Internet Explorer 4 (PC)
Hold down the ALT key and press the number or letter of the access key
Internet Explorer 5+ (Mac)
Hold down the CTRL key and press the number or letter of the access key
Internet Explorer 4.5 (Mac)
Access keys are not supported
Netscape 6 and earlier (PC and Mac)
Not supported
Netscape 7 (PC)
Hold down the ALT key and press the number or letter of the access key
Mozilla (PC)
Hold down the ALT key and press the number or letter of the access key
Mozilla (Mac)
Hold down the CTRL key and press the number or letter of the access key
Safari and Omniweb (Mac)
Hold down the CTRL key and press the number or letter of the access key
The access keys used on this site are:
1 = Home Page
k = Keyword search
n = News
a = Accessibility
c = Contact us
