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We are working to achieve the 'AA' standard on website accessibility set by the Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI).
We will achieve level 'AA' by training all our web editors and authors to create page content that is accessible. They will be advised to create descriptive links, to ensure that all images to have alternate text and other aspects that relate to page content.
We have ensured that our website complies technically with 'AA' standard.
If you have any difficulty accessing this website please contact the e-Services Team.
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Listen to information
Sound files
 Links to MP3 sound files are indicated by the loudspeaker icon. When you click the link to the sound file, your sound media player will open in a new window and begin to play the file.
 Most computers have Windows Media Player installed on them. To update it to the latest version please visit the Microsoft website.
 Another free media player is RealPlayer, you can download that at the RealPlayer website.
 We are trying out Browsealoud screen reading software on this site. Browsealoud reads web pages aloud for people who find it difficult to read online. To use this software you must download the program (about 5Mb) from the Browsealoud website. Then simply move the cursor over the words and they are spoken aloud. Please let us know what you think of this software email eServices@babergh.gov.uk.
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Change the font size using the Visitor Toolbox
On the right-hand side of this website there is an area called 'Visitor Toolbox'. Within that area there are three different sized "A's". The smallest 'A' is the default size of text on this website. Click on a larger "A" to increase the text size.
How to make text larger using Internet Explorer, Firefox or Netscape
If necessary, text on this website can be made larger (or smaller) by doing the following:
- Within Internet Explorer - View Menu > Text Size > Choose from 5 sizes
- In Mozilla Firefox - View Menu > Text Size > Increase, Decrease or Normal
- In Netscape Navigator - View Menu > Text Size > Increase, Decrease or Normal
In all 3 browsers it is also possible to change the text size by holding down the "Ctrl" key and scrolling the wheel (if you have one) on your mouse.
Customising the way you access the web
My web, my way is a website created by the BBC and AbilityNet. It explains the many ways you can change your browser, computer, keyboard and mouse settings to make the web more accessible for you.
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Text version of the website
If you would rather view this website without images - text only. Please use the "text version" link in the Visitor Toolbox area on the right-hand side of the web pages.
You can navigate back to the "Graphic version" of the website by using the "Graphic Version" link at the bottom of the text version pages.
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