Making text and pictures bigger

Most web browsers allow you to make pictures and text larger using the menu bar.

You can often enlarge and reduce text and images by pressing "Ctrl +" and "Ctrl -".

Check Help in your web browser (Internet Explorer or Firefox) for the correct keyboard shortcuts.

BBC: My web my way

The BBC has taken a lot of time to create these pages. My web my way helps people with a disability set up their computer so it's easy to use.

My web my way offers help to people who:

• can't see very well
• are blind
• can't hear very well
• find words difficult
• find a keyboard or mouse hard to use

Abilitynet: My computer my way

AbilityNet is a national charity helping disabled adults and children use computers and the internet by adapting and adjusting their technology. It explains why it is important to customize your computer so it works as well as possible for you.

Better Living through technology

This website offers advice on simplifying software on your computer. This information can be useful to people with a learning disability or those that support them.

WW3.org

This website is home to an organisation that sets web standards for people making websites for people with a disability. Here you can find information about customising the following web browsers:

• Apple Safari - Features: Accessibility
• Google Chrome - Windows Accessibility Features
• Microsoft Internet Explorer -
  
  • Accessibility in Internet Explorer 8
  • Accessibility in Internet Explorer 7
  • Accessibility in Internet Explorer 6
• Firefox - Accessibility
• Opera - Personalize Opera