Accessibility

Introduction

All user groups must be provided for when designing a website, Builders Express recognises this and we strive to serve all available user bases. This page explains:

• the methods we have taken to make this website accessible and plans that may come into effect in future
• the functions of the site that have been incorporated for disability groups
• help and support with the usage of certain website features
• what you, the user, can do if you require us to answer a question or to submit any feedback

Guidelines

The Builders Express website is being maintained at a level that is designed to support disabled Internet users. Firstly, we aim to stay under the strict level one priorities of the W3C Web Content Accessibility guidelines.
These are covered by the RNIB "See it Right" criteria for accessibility. Furthermore, any new information added to the website will aim to be in conformity with these standards.
These include specific details for the following user groups:

• Screen reader/voice browser/screen magnifier users
• Partially sighted users
• Colour blind users
• Keyboard only users

Keyboard access information

We have provided a series of keyboard shortcuts intended to help users who have difficulty in using pointing devices such as a mouse.

This web site uses the UK Government access key system and the following information summarises each of the keyboard shortcut commands available to you:

[S] Skip navigation
[N] Skip to first level navigation
[L] Skip to second level navigation

[1] Home page
[3] Site map
[8]Terms and conditions
[0] Accessibility (this page)

[2] About Us
[4] Privacy Policy
[9] Contact Us

Depending on your browser type use one of the following:

• Internet Explorer 5+: Hold down the ALT key and select the number/letter of the access key, then press ENTER
• Internet Explorer 4: Hold down the ALT key and select the number/letter of the access key
• Internet Explorer 5+ for Mac: Hold down the CTRL key and select the number/letter of the access key
• Internet Explorer 4.5 for Mac: Access keys are not supported
• Netscape 6+: Hold down the ALT key and select the number/letter of the access key
• Netscape earlier versions: Access keys are not supported
• Mozilla: Hold down the ALT key and select the number/letter of the access key.

Questions and feedback

If you have any questions or feedback with regards to the accessibility of this site, please contact us at enquiries@builders-express.co.uk

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