Accessibility of the Flinders web

A redesign of the Flinders University Web is being progressively rolled out.

The principles of the web redevelopment include introducing consistent standards across the web site and improving accessibility.

At present, there are a range of measures being undertaken across the web site to address accessibility.

The following information outlines the elements and standards being introduced as part of the web redesign, which are aimed at improving accessibility.

Skip navigation

A visible link is provided at the top of the page to allow users to easily jump over navigation and go directly to page content.

Cascading style sheets

Cascading style sheets (CSS) are used for presentation and layout of content where possible, with tables used at a minimum and where necessary.

Navigation

Text navigation elements are used. No images are used to create navigation bars.

Navigation menus work properly with or without javascript.

Links

Links are not identified by colour alone: underline, rollover behaviour and layout provide additional visual cues.

Images

Alt tags are provided for images. Blank alt attributes have been applied to images that are used for purely decorative purposes.

Text size

Text is scalable so that you can resize the text.

Most browsers have a feature that allows you to change text size.

• Internet Explorer - from the menu bar select View, then Text Size, and choose a suitable text size.
• Netscape 4.x - from the menu bar select View, then Increase Font or Decrease Font. Alternatively, using Ctrl ] (hold the control key [Mac users: command key] down and press the right square bracket key) will increase text size, while Ctrl [ (hold the control key down and press the left square bracket key) will decrease it
• Mozilla - from the menu bar select View, then Text Zoom, and choose a suitable text size. Alternatively, using Ctrl + (hold the control key [Mac users: command key] down and press the plus key) will increase text size, while Ctrl - (hold the control key [Mac users: command key] down and press the minus key) will decrease it.

Structural mark up

Structural mark up has been used. Page headings and sub-headings are indicated by the use of the header elements <h1>, <h2>, <h3>, etc. Important items have been highlighted with the use of <strong> or <em>, and lists have been marked up using <ul> and <li>.

Further information

We will continue to improve the accessibility features of our website. Please direct any queries or questions to webredevelopment@flinders.edu.au.