We have endeavoured to make all content on this site accessibile where possible.
Below are some of the accessibility features that are available on this site:
Standards compliance
This website is built using Extensible Hypertext Markup Language (XHTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
As far as possible, we have tried to ensure that:
- All pages on this site comply with all priority 2 guidelines of the W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.
- All pages on this site use structured semantic markup.
Resizable text
Text can resized using your built-in browser controls.
For more information on customising this site please see the how to guides on the BBC: My Web My Way website.
Navigation aids
If you are using a screen reader or speaking browser, we have special links ‘skip to content’ inks on every page to help you jump to the main content. These are often called ‘skip links’.
These menus will be read out to you. If you are not using assistive software, you will not see these links.
Video
We have used YouTube to deliver video content on this website. YouTube is designed to support its full-featured set on all popular browsers and devices.
When using the video you can adjust the volume and enlarge the screen by selecting the buttons at the bottom of the player.
Where possible we have provided full textual transcripts of video content. These can be accessed below each clip.
You can also view the videos on Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland’s YouTube channel.
Audio
We have used SoundCloud to deliver audio content on this website. SoundCloud is designed to support all popular browsers and devices.
When using the audio you can play the file by selecting the orange play button. You may also download the audio file to your computer by selecting the download button on the top right.
We have provided full textual transcripts of audio content. These can be accessed below each clip.
You can also listen to the audio on Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland’s SoundCloud channel.
