Accessibility
We recognise and value the provision of information on this website in a format which is accessible to all, regardless of ability or disability.
In keeping with Bradford Council's commitment to community involvement and information accessibility for all, efforts have been made to make this website as inclusive as possible. By following guidelines produced by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), an international body who set the standards by which the World Wide Web operates, it is hoped that this site will provide a straightforward and informative experience for all.
Our site information content is separated from presentational elements, which makes it available to any visitors that use technologies such as a screen reader or text only browser. If you do however experience any difficulty in accessing information on this website or if you have difficulty completing our online forms telephone 01274 431000 or get in touch with us.
We have provided instructions for the majority of browsers so that you can fully access all the information on our website but due to the large number of browsers available we cannot guarantee that all versions of Internet browsers (especially older browsers) are compatible with some aspects of the technology used on this site.
Browser options also may vary from version to version. Please consult help files provided with your browser if you are still having difficulty accessing information.
To assist further we have incorporated a viewing option that is less browser dependant. This option is available from the top-left of each screen under the heading Text Only Format.
How to download PDF files
There are two ways to download PDFs:
- Right click on the PDF link, select 'Save Target As' from the pop-up menu and download the PDF to your hard disk.
- Open the PDF directly from the link, then click on the 'Save' icon on the Acrobat toolbar, which will then save the PDF file to your hard disk.
Please Note: PDF documents require Adobe Acrobat Reader to view them, you can download this free software by clicking on the logo below.
Flash
We use Flash in some sections of the website, and Flash is not fully accessible. Where it is possible, we provide accessible versions of Flash content.
If you cannot view the Flash content, you may want to download the Adobe Flash Player. Where possible, all flash content is also provided in a text format.
Changing text size, images & colours
This section gives you instructions on how you can change the size of the text on this website to make it easier to read.
We also tell you how to turn the website images off, so you can read the text only. If you have a slow connection to the internet reading websites as text only will reduce the time it takes to open a page.
It is also possible within certain browsers to alter the colours used on websites when they are viewed. Wherever possible, we give you instructions on how to change the colours viewed on -screen, but some experimentation may be necessary to find the colours most appropriate to your viewing conditions.
The instructions are different for the various types of browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape and Firefox). There are also special instructions if you are using a Macintosh computer.
When changing your browser settings, please keep this information in mind:
- Bigger text means less information on the screen at one time and more scrolling.
- Don't select the same colour for background and text, as this will render text on your pages invisible.
- You may need to click on the "Refresh" or "Reload" button for changes to take effect.
- The help facility on the toolbar of the browser you are using also contains information to assist you further.
The instructions below deal with the most popular browses:
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Firefox
- Mozilla
- Netscape Navigator
- AOL
Instructions for Microsoft Internet Explorer users
To change the font size:
- Select Internet Options from the View or the Tools menu depending on your browser.
- Click on the Accessibility button.
- Click the 'Ignore fonts now showing on web pages' box, so that it now shows a tick.
- Click OK.
- Click OK again to close Internet Options.
- Select the View option from the Menubar.
- Select the Text Size option, Choose the text size you prefer.
If you want to remove the images:
- Select Internet Options from the View or the Tools menu depending on your browser.
- Select the Advanced tab at the top right hand corner of the box.
- Scroll down to the Multimedia heading.
- Untick the box next to 'Show Pictures'.
- Click on the Apply button and then click on the OK button.
- For more information visit Microsoft Help and Support - support.microsoft.com/
To improve colour contrast:
- Select Internet Options from the View or the Tools menu depending on your browser.
- Select the Accessibility button that is near the bottom.
- Tick the box next to 'Ignore colours specified on web pages'.
- Click on the OK button once to return to the options menu.
- Select the Colours button that is near the bottom.
- Untick the box next to 'Use Windows colours'.
- Click on the colour that you wish to modify (text, background or links).
- Click on the desired colour from the colour palette.
- Click on OK once to return to the Colours menu.
- Click on OK again when you've completed your modifications.
- With the second click, the colours on your screen should change.
- Experiment with a variety of combinations until you find the one that is most comfortable for reading on-screen.
Instructions for Firefox users
To change the font size:
- Select View from the menu bar.
- Select Text Size.
- Select the option you prefer to change text size.
- If you want to remove the images:
- Select the Tools option from the menu bar.
- Select Options.
- Untick the box next to 'Load Images' and click OK.
For more information visit Firefox Help - http://support.mozilla.com
Instructions for Mozilla users
To change the font size:
- Select View from the menu bar.
- Select Text Zoom.
- Select the option you prefer to change text size.
If you want to remove the images:
- Select the Tools option from the menu bar.
- Select Image Manager.
- Select 'Block Images from this site'.
For more information visit Mozilla Support - www.mozilla.org/support/
Instructions for Netscape users
To change the font size:
- From the menu bar at the top, pull down the Edit menu.
- Select Preferences.
- Click on Fonts, which is listed under Appearances.
- Choose a font size from the options listed.
- Click on the desired font size from the pull-down menu.
- Click Ok.
- You have many options when it comes to font size. Try a couple of different sizes in order to determine the best for you.
To improve colour contrast:
- From the menu bar at the top, pull down the Edit menu.
- Select Preferences.
- Click on Colours, which is listed under Appearances on the left side of the dialog box.
- Deselect 'system colours'(click to get rid of the check mark in the box).
- Click on the colour that you wish to modify (text, background or links).
- Click on the desired colour from the colour palette.
- Click Ok.
Instructions for AOL users
To change the font size:
- Under 'My AOL' in the AOL Toolbar, select Preferences.
- Then click on the WWW icon in the scrolling list on the left.
- On the right, click on Advanced Settings. A dialog box will appear with a collection of controls on the right and a column of options on the left.
- Select the Browser Display option on the left.
- You can set the Text Size to 'Large' or 'Largest' for more comfortable reading.
- Click the OK button in the Advanced Settings dialog box and then click the OK button in the Preferences dialog box to make your new settings take effect.
