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Accessibility 
Introduction
GUS recognise the importance of providing a website that is inclusive and available for all user groups. This page explains - our approach to making this website accessible, including what we have done and will do in the future;
- the facilities that we have provided for different disability groups;
- guidance on how to use particular features;
- what to do if you have any questions or feedback for us.
Approach
The GUS website is being developed to support Internet users who have disabilities. We believe the web pages on the site are in line with RNIB?s ?See It Right? accessibility criteria, which includes all of the priority level 1 criteria of W3C?s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. We are in the process of updating the most recent downloadable documents such as PDFs and PowerPoint slide presentations to make these accessible. Any new information added to the site will be compliant with RNIB?s ?See It Right? accessibility criteria. Select the following links to access specific details for: Screen reader/voice browser/screen magnifier users
Our navigation mechanisms are accessible by screen readers and voice browsers. In addition, skip links allow the user to by-pass the navigation to the main content and also go directly to the site tools. Alt keys assist the users as follows: - Alt key + m + Enter key will take the user to the top of the main content panel
- Alt key + s + Enter key will take the user to the site tools
- Alt key + n + Enter key will take the user back to the main navigation
Text equivalents of all images have been provided and the relevant page and table header tags inserted. Alternative mechanisms have been provided where JavaScript is used within the site. An accessible equivalent to the share price charting is also available. Partially sighted users - changing the font size
We have provided the facility to change the font size of the text used on our web pages. If you are using Internet Explorer, select ?View? from the menu bar, then ?Text Size? and select from ?Smallest? to ?Largest?. In Netscape, select ?View? from the menu bar, then ?Text Size? and select from ?Smaller?, ?Larger?, % values or ?Other?. We have also provided a large font version of our share price charting tool. Colour-blind users
We have checked the site font and background colour combinations for the different colour-blindness conditions and ensured that items are not referenced by colour alone. In addition, we have provided a version of our share price charting tool for colour-blind users using colours that give adequate contrast. Should you wish to change the colour of text and background by introducing your own style sheet, please follow the instructions in changing the style sheet. Keyboard-only users
The web pages on the site have been tested for use in keyboard-only operation. When using the forms or controls for the tools, the keys to use are as follows: - To select from drop down boxes, use up and down arrow keys
- To select/unselect a check box, use the space bar
- To move forward between links, use the tab key
- To move back between links, use the Shift + tab keys
- To initiate an action button, use the Enter key when the action button is selected.
Deaf users
A transcript has been provided for the recent First Half Trading Update Conference Call (15 October 2003). Future multi-media/audio files will have transcripts provided. Changing the style sheet
Users may import their own style sheet into the website. In Internet Explorer, select Tools, then Internet Options and then Accessibility. Next click on any or all of three checkboxes to ignore colours, font styles or font sizes. In the same window, you can change the style sheet by clicking the checkbox that says 'Format document using my style sheet', then simply browse to your preferred style sheet and click ok. In Netscape, select Edit, then Preferences and then Appearance. You will then be given a choice of colours and fonts. Questions and feedback
email: info@gusplc.com
tel: 0207 318 6207
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