We want our website to be as accessible and friendly as possible, and we want to follow web and online guidance.

Having trouble using this website?

Please tell us by emailing press@taicalon.org . Your feedback helps us develop and improve the website.

Resources

We’ve put a list of things together below for anyone using this website and the Internet that may help.

If you know of any more, please let us know.

Colours/contrast

BBC guide to changing the colours on your computer

For Windows, Mac, and Linux users

Re-Sizable Text

You can also change the text size on this website through your web browser’s text size options. Here is how you do it:

Windows:
Press Ctrl and + to increase the font size and Ctrl and to reduce

Mac:
Press command and + to increase the font size and command and to reduce

Web Browser

Click which browser you use below for more information:

If your browser is not listed here, please refer to the browser’s help tab at the top of the screen for help with adjusting the text size.

Mobility

Alternatives to using a keyboard and mouse
The BBC website outlines some of the options available for mobility.

Organisations

Abilitynet  – supports disabled people in using digital technology

Apple – Accessibility information for Apple products

British Dyslexia Association – Provides technology tips and guidance

Google – Accessibility information for Google products

KDE – Accessibility for Linux users

National Literacy Trust – Charity dedicated to raising literacy levels in the UK

Screenreaders

These assist visually impaired people to use websites by using touch or sound methods to “convert” webpages. They can read the content aloud on each page and describe the images, or they can have an external display that changes web content into braille.

JAWS, is a screen reader for Windows. A time-limited, downloadable demo is available.

Lynx is a free text-only web browser for blind users with refreshable Braille displays.

Links a free text-only web browser for visual users with low bandwidth.

WebbIE is a web browser for blind and visually-impaired people, especially those using screen readers, since 2001 worldwide.

Ten free screen readers for blind or visually impaired users (external websites)

Translators

These usually work better with individual words and simple sentences:

Want to translate a document?

For translations, large print, braille or audio format, don’t hesitate to contact us by email at talktous@www.taicalon.org or call 0300 303 1717.

You can send us a letter at –

Tai Calon Community Housing Limited.

Solis One, Rising Sun Industrial Estate,
Blaina, Blaenau Gwent,
NP13 3JW