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Accessibility

We are working hard to deliver information to everyone who visits this site in the most accessible way possible

This site is designed to meet Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) Content Accessibility Guidelines set by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). We aim to ensure the site conforms to 'Double-A' standards wherever possible.

If you find any part of the site difficult to use, please send your comments to webmaster@biglotteryfund.org.uk.

Have our website read out loud to you

If you have difficulty reading the words on our website you can listen them instead.

You can get software called Browsealoud which will read aloud the text on our website. It is free to download and install on your computer. Some Internet browsers have similar features built in.

Listen to this website with BrowseAloud

You can listen to this website with BrowseAloud, which can be downloaded for free from the BrowseAloud website..

What is BrowseAloud?

BrowseAloud makes websites accessible to people who need help reading online. It works by reading webpages aloud. You simply hover your mouse over the text to hear it.

What will BrowseAloud do for me?

  • Reads webpages aloud (includes text alternative for Flash and images)
  • Highlights each word as it is spoken to show you where you are on the page
  • Magnifies text to your chosen font size and style
  • Looks up accurate dictionary definitions
  • Converts text to MP3 audio file
  • Masks information on the screen to help you focus on a particular area.

Who does BrowseAloud help?

BrowseAloud helps any website visitor who needs help reading online. This includes those with learning difficulties such as dyslexia, mild visual impairments and those with English as a second language.

How do I download BrowseAloud?

Download BrowseAloud from the BrowseAloud website.

Getting support

If you need help, contact the BrowseAloud Support team on:

Phone:  028 9442 8105

Email: support@browsealoud.com