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Accessibility

This website is designed by full service creative agency, Black Pig Ltd. This website is usable and accessible to all users and this page details some of the measures taken.

This accessibility statement applies only to Livelihoods Resource Centre’s website at www.livelihoodsrc.org, and not to any other site.

This website conforms to the Guidelines for UK commercial websites that support the W3C's Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 1.0 Level A to ensure a satisfactory Web Accessibility Standard has been achieved and is maintained. For further information please visit the Level A Conformance to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 1.0.

This website is maintained using a content management system. Whilst every effort is made to ensure a common accessibility standard is reached, Livelihoods Resource Centre cannot guarantee that every element will meet the minimum standard but we endeavour to continue the site’s development to conform or to provide an alternative option for those with accessibility concerns.

Text size

The text on our website has been inserted using a non-fixed value, meaning that individual users can change the text size from their browser settings. Please refer to your browser help menu to learn how to make this adjustment.

Links

All text links on our website are written so they make sense when read out of context and have a clear purpose in the navigation.

Alternative text

All images, where possible, on this site are accompanied by ‘alternative text’ which where appropriate, identifies an image or its function. Alternative text is especially useful in the following situations:

  • For users with low bandwidth connections who may choose not to load graphic.
  • For users using handheld devices.
  • For users with disabilities who require assistive technology, such as refreshable braille displays or audio screen readers.

Access Keys

Access keys are keyboard shortcuts that help users who have difficulty using pointing devices such as a mouse.

This website uses the UK government access keys standards. Below is a description of the access keys that are used on this site:

1 Homepage

3 Site Map

8 Terms and Conditions

9 Feedback Form

0 Access Key

Depending upon your browser use the shortcuts in the following ways:

Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 - hold down Alt (PC users) or Ctrl (Mac users) and the letter/number at the same time.

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 and above - hold down Alt (PC users) or Ctrl (Mac users) and the letter/number at the same time, then press the enter key.

Netscape 6 and above - hold down Alt (PC users) or Ctrl (Mac users) and the letter/number at the same time.

Downloads

For any downloadable file above 1Mb, the file size is stated in mega bites alongside the download option. Files are provided as pdf documents for ease of download. Wherever possible, a Word version of downloads is also provided for text to speech readers.