Accessibility
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The website has been assessed by an independent consultancy and we are continually making improvements to meet accessibility guidelines. Your suggestions to improve accessibility would be appreciated. If you are experiencing any difficulties accessing the information on our pages, please contact the site webmaster through our enquiry page, by telephone, 028 9069 8069 or via textphone: 028 9069 8585. Provide feedback on accessibility at the make an enquiry page.
A number of accessibility features have been implemented to help you use our website. These elements aim to improve navigation for screen readers, keyboard navigation and text-only browsers.
Language
The site uses clear, simple language which is easy to understand.
Colours
Our site is usable by anyone with colour deficient vision. We've checked the site's font and background colour to ensure there are no combinations against the different colour blindness conditions and ensured that all information is still clear.
Relative font sizes
The site uses relative font sizes on all text with the exception of graphical text.
Text size
Text size can be increased or decreased in size by selecting the View option in your browser.
Cascading style sheets
The site uses cascading style sheets (CSS) to control page layout and styling.
Images
Images that convey important information have alternative text. Where an image is used for a decorative purpose the empty alt attribute (alt=””) is used.
Portable Document Format files (PDF)
Many of our links point to forms and publications in Adobe Acrobat® Portable Document Format (PDF). You can get tools and information to increase the accessibility of PDF documents from the Adobe website.
PowerPoint files
You can view our online publications that are in Microsoft PowerPoint® (.ppt) format if you have any version of PowerPoint installed on your computer. If you don't have the software, the Microsoft Corporation offers a free PowerPoint file viewer. Download the PowerPoint file viewer from the Microsoft Office Online website.
Word files
You can view publications in Microsoft Word® (.doc) format if you have Word installed on your computer. Word documents can also be viewed with many other word processing software programs. Additionally, Microsoft offers a free Word file viewer. Download the Word file viewer from the Microsoft Office Online website.
Pop-up windows
Our website does not use pop-up windows.
Forms
Forms are clearly labelled to help readers to understand the content on a page and to fill in content into correct fields.
Tables
The website’s tables are clearly tagged. They do not use structural mark-up for visual purposes.
Sitemap
A site map is available to provide information about the layout of the website.
Low graphics version
The low graphics version of the site provides a simplified navigation and also image structures to users who are limited to text only or screen reader technologies.
Navigation
Navigation links are consistent between pages throughout the site. The site is also fully accessible using only the keyboard.
Skip to main content and skip to main navigation
We have provided skip to main content and skip to main navigation links for screen reader users.
Access keys
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 United Kingdom government access key system and the following information summarises each of the keyboard shortcut commands available to you. Due to the structure of this website please note that some UK government access keys have not been implemented.
Windows-based systems
Press the 'Alt' key and the relevant access key:- if you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4 then press 'Alt' and the relevant number/letter at the same time
- if you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5, 6 or 7 then press 'Alt' and the relevant number/letter, then press the 'Enter' key
- if you are using Netscape version 6 or later, or Mozilla, then press 'Alt' and the relevant number/letter at the same time
Macintosh-based systems
Press the 'Ctrl' key and the relevant access key| Access key | Target | Description |
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| Alt + S | Skip navigation | Jump to the main content of the page, bypass the menu |
| Alt + 1 | Home page | Go to the Invest NI homepage |
| Alt + 2 | Not in use | Not in use |
| Alt + 3 | Site map | Go to a full index |
| Alt + 4 | Search | Go to search |
| Alt + 5 | Not in use | Not in use |
| Alt + 6 | Not in use | Not in use |
| Alt + 7 | Feedback procedure | Go to the Invest NI client feedback form |
| Alt + 8 | Terms and conditions | Go to the terms and conditions page |
| Alt + 9 | Feedback | Go to the make an enquiry form |
| Alt + 0 | Access keys used on this website | Go to the page explaining access keys (this page) |
| Alt + M | Mode switch between full graphics and easy access site versions | Switch between the full graphics version of the site and the text only version |
Requesting alternative formats
If you have problems accessing content on the website, Invest NI can provide information and documents in alternative formats. This includes but is not limited to the following: braille; disk; audio cassette; and minority languages. If you require information that is published on the website in an alternative format contact the site webmaster through our enquiry page, by telephone, 028 9069 8069 or via textphone: 028 9069 8585. Request information in an alternative format through the make an enquiry page.