5. Other accessibility features

 

Ability to make the text size larger.

fontsize

On many sites you will see an option to make the text size larger. This can also be done via the browser or by pressing the Ctrl and the + key whilst on a web page

 

Text to speech

Some websites, such as those shown in the video link on the previous page, offer a text-to-speech option. This is particularly useful for visually impaired people.

 

Accessibility Statements

Some sites include an 'Accessibility Statement'. Have a look at the following examples:

Example 1: Tesco

Example 2: WHSmith

Example 3: British Airways

Example 4: BBC

 

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