Hyndburn Borough Council

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Accessibility statement

The team behind this web site hope that whoever needs to use it, can do so easily. We have tried to make it as accessibile as possible.

If you would like to make any suggestions or comments to develop the site further or if you experience any problems using the website, email us at: webmaster@hyndburnbc.gov.uk

Readability

We have made every effort to ensure this web site is easily readable using 'plain english'. In addition, we have ensured that the design of this website is not an obstacle to its usability and readability.

Speech Enabled

This website is now speech-enabled, which means that you can download free software onto your personal computer and have the site read aloud to you. More information regarding this can be found our Browsealoud page.

Access Keys

Access keys are a navigation device enabling you to get around the main web site using your keyboard. They can be used to jump to different sections of content across the main site (not microsites).

More in depth information about access keys can be found at W3C Accessibility Guidelines.

Available Access Keys

S - skip to content
N - Skip to main navigation
1 - Homepage
2 - Whats new
3 - Site map
4 - Search facility
5 - Frequently asked questions
6 - A to Z of services
7 - Complaints procedure (Contacting the Council page)
8 - Disclaimer
9 - Feedback facility
0 - Access key details (this page)

How to use Access Keys

Internet Explorer 5+ (PC)
Hold down the ALT key, press the number or letter of the access key, release both keys then press ENTER

Internet Explorer 4 (PC)
Hold down the ALT key and press the number or letter of the access key

Internet Explorer 5+ (Mac)
Hold down the CTRL key and press the number or letter of the access key

Internet Explorer 4.5 (Mac)
Access keys are not supported

Netscape 6 and earlier (PC and Mac)
Not supported

Netscape 7 (PC)
Hold down the ALT key and press the number or letter of the access key

Mozilla (PC)
Hold down the ALT key and press the number or letter of the access key

Mozilla (Mac)
Hold down the CTRL key and press the number or letter of the access key

Safari and Omniweb (Mac)
Hold down the CTRL key and press the number or letter of the access key