Accessibility

HBGBS conforms to level Double A of the World Wide Web Consortium's (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 1.0 (WCAG).

HBGBS also conforms to the W3C's coding standards.

Access Keys

This site uses the UK Government access keys system were appropriate. This provides another form of navigation through the site by using keyboard shortcuts.

To use access keys:

• Press and hold the 'Alt' key
• Press the letter or number of the access key as listed below
• Press the return key. You should now be redirected to the page you require.

HBGBS website access keys (based on UK Government system):

• 1 - Home page
• 2 - News
• 3 - Site map
• 9 - Feedback form/Contact us
• 0 - Access key details (this page)

In addition to the UK Government based access keys, we also utilise some additional keyboard shortcuts to aid site navigation:

• a - About the Scheme
• e - Calendar of Events
• s - Scheme Documents
• c - Case Studies
• l - Links
• m - Master Classes
• n - Placements
• p - Partners Area
• t - Training Area
• x - Xentica

Please note:

• Access key functionality may vary based on the type of operating system you are using.
• Access keys are only supported by MS Internet Explorer 4 and above and by Netscape 6x versions

If you are using a Macintosh system, you must press the 'Ctrl' key and the access key.