We aim to make this website accessible to all users, following certain standards and Government guidelines to ensure that this site can be used effectively and easily as possible by everyone.
Guideline 1. Provide equivalent alternatives to auditory and visual content.
Guideline 2. We try not to rely on color alone. We offer graphics that highlight the current page as well as our flash map.
Guideline 3. Use markup and style sheets and do so properly. This site uses CSS heavilly.
Guideline 4. Clarify natural language usage
Guideline 5. Create tables that transform gracefully. We have tried to stay away from tables in the curent design. Comments welcome.
Guideline 6. Ensure that pages featuring new technologies transform gracefully.
Guideline 7. Ensure user control of time-sensitive content changes.
Guideline 8. Ensure direct accessibility of embedded user interfaces.
Guideline 9. Design for device-independence.
Guideline 10. Use interim solutions. We hope that whether you have flash or not you find browsing this site easy to use and clear.
Guideline 11. Use W3C technologies and guidelines.
Guideline 12. Provide context and orientation information.
Guideline 13. Provide clear navigation mechanisms.
Guideline 14. Ensure that documents are clear and simple.
