Accessibility Help

It is the policy of Opportunity Links to make reasonable adjustments in order to make all web-based information and services on the Children's Services Directory accessible and equally effective to all, regardless of disability.

This site has been developed by following Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) guidelines and recommendations.

Several features of the directory are designed to help those using screen readers or other "user agents", or browser aids, to more easily navigate around the directory.

Skip navigation

If you are using a screen reader, the skip navigation link will allow you to avoid menu items being repeatedly read out every time you move to a new page.

Access Keys

To aid those using a screen reader, or a talking browser or any user agents that support access keys, quick access to the main navigation links are provided via the keyboard using keys based on the UK Government Access Keys system. These access keys provide a quick way to navigate round the site without using a mouse. Follow these steps to make use of access keys:

1. Hold the 'Alt' key (Windows PC) or 'Ctrl' key (Apple Mac).
2. Select the key from the list below.
3. Press 'Enter' if using a Windows PC (an Apple Mac takes you straight there).

• S - Skip Navigation
• 0 - Accessibility Help
• 1 - Homepage
• 3 - Directory Index
• 5 - About the Service Directory
• 6 - Help with searching
• 9 - Feedback
• B - Back
• L - Larger text
• S - Smaller text

We have also produced a text sizer for the site which can be selected using the + and - buttons at the bottom of every page or by using the appropriate access keys.

Cross browser support

Use of access keys differ for different browsers.

• Internet Explorer 5+: Hold down the Alt key and select the number/letter of the access key, then press ENTER
• Internet Explorer 4: Hold down the Alt key and select the number/letter of the access key
• Internet Explorer 5+ for Mac: Hold down the Ctrl key and select the number/letter of the access key
• Internet Explorer 4.5 for Mac: Access keys are not supported
• Mozilla: Hold down the Alt key and select the number/letter of the access key
• Netscape 6+: Hold down the Alt key and select the number/letter of the access key
• Netscape earlier versions: Access keys are not supported

Enable Javascript

To enable Javascript, follow the instructions for the relevant browser below.

Navigator 3.x

• Go to 'Options | Network Preferences...' from the main menu.
• Change to the 'Languages' tab.
• To enable: make sure 'Enable JavaScript' check box is checked.
• To disable: make sure 'Enable JavaScript' check box is unchecked.
• Restart the browser.

Communicator 4.x

• Go to 'Edit | Preferences...' from the main menu.
• Select 'Advanced' panel.
• To enable: make sure 'Enable JavaScript' check box is checked.
• To disable: make sure 'Enable JavaScript' check box is unchecked.
• Restart the browser.

Explorer 3.x

• Go to 'View | Options...' from the main menu.
• Change to the 'Security' tab.
• To enable: make sure 'Run ActiveX scripts' check box is checked.
• To disable: make sure 'Run ActiveX scripts' check box is unchecked.
• Restart the browser.

Explorer 4.x and Explorer 5+

• Go to 'View | Internet Options...' from the main menu.
• Change to the 'Security' tab.
• Select 'Custom' and click on the 'Settings...' button.
• To enable: make sure 'Enable' is selected under 'Active scripting'.
• To disable: make sure 'Disable' is selected under 'Active scripting'.
• Restart the browser.

Simply reloading the page, rather than restarting the browser, may be sufficient under some browser versions.