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ACCESSIBILITY

In developing our website, we have adopted the current guidelines from the Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) and have tested it using W3C (TM) Markup Validation Service, Watchfire Exact (TM) and Cynthia (TM) 'automated' tests, and then manually addressed any important areas (as outlined in the initiative) in line with the spirit of the code.

Web design is an evolutionary process, so we are constantly reviewing each page and adding new areas. We will endeavour to make sure that each of these are compliant. If you find that a particular page does not comply to the spirit then please contact us.

How to change the size of the text

At the top right of each page you have the option to select the size of the font that you would like to use to view our site. We hope that you will find this function useful.

Keyboard Access Keys

This function allows the user to navigate the main sections on the site without using a mouse.

Windows Users: By pressing the 'Alt' key plus the access key then 'Enter' (eg: 'Alt'+ h then Enter, will take you to the Home Page).

Mac Users: should press Ctrl plus the access key.

Here are the main Keyboard Access Keys that are used throughout the site:

h - Home
1 - About Us
2 - Our Services
3 - News
4 - Recruitment
5 - Contact Us
a - Accessibilty
f - Fareham Office Location
s - Southampton Office Location
p - Portsmouth Office Location
g - Gosport Office Location
m - Site Map
6 - Text Size, Large
7 - Text Size, Medium
8 - Text Size, Small
e - Search Input Box
9 - Go Button

Here are the main Keyboard Access Keys that can be used when on the Home Page:

r - Moving Home Email for a Quote
t - Top Story
c - Current Topics
a - Armed Forces

TAB Key

In addition to the Keyboard Access Keys the main areas listed above are also accessible using the tab key.