C&C Accessibility statement
We want our website to be informative, easy to use and accessible for customers of all abilities and disabilities. As part of this we’ve made sure our communications are clear and accessible to everyone.
We’ve also made this website accessible as possible by having:
- Resizable text– you can make these pages bigger or smaller
- Colours – the colours we’ve used are in line with British Standards on website accessibility and comply with the Equality Act
On request, our magazines and marketing materials (flyers, brochures and leaflets) can be made available in:
- Different translations
- Large print
- Braille
- Audio (CD or tape).
But that’s not all. We always welcome feedback from customers as we want to continue to improve the way we communicate further.
If you need further information about accessibility then please look at these sites related to accessibility on the wider web:
C&C is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.
Operating systems' accessibility web links
The best way to adapt your experience of our website to suit your specific needs is by adjusting the operating system that you are using to view the site.
- Apple - Accessibility: This section of the Apple website contains information on all aspects of disabled access to the Macintosh.
- Samsung - Accessibility: Accessibility advice and information for Samsung devices
- Microsoft - Accessibility: Microsoft's accessibility site includes information and tutorials on its disabled access features, for both users and developers.
- Huawei - Accessibility: Accessibility information for users of Huawei devices.
- Chrome - Accessibility: Accessibility extensions for users of the Chrome web browser.
General accessibility web links
- AbilityNet: Information, factsheets and step-by-step guides on approaches and technology to help disabled computer users. AbilityNet has useful links to UK organisations on their website, including literacy-related organisations and specialist IT suppliers.
- Directgov - Disabled people: The Government's one-stop directory of public services relating to disability.
- Disability Now: Online edition of the magazine for people with disabilities.
- Ouch! blog: The BBC's blog about all things related to disability, both at the BBC and beyond.
- Wikipedia - Computer accessibility: An overview of the topic on the collaborative online encyclopedia.
- W3C - Web Accessibility Initiative: The WAI works with a variety of organisations to develop strategies, guidelines, and resources to help make the web accessible.
Vision-related web links
- Technology Association of Visually Impaired People: A self-help group of visually impaired computer professionals and users.
- Royal National Institute of the Blind: Information on all aspects of vision impairment, including computer access and other technologies. The RNIB's Useful links page has a comprehensive list of UK vision-related technology and standards resources.
Hearing-related web links
- Action on Hearing Loss: The website of the Royal National Institute for the Deaf (RNID) has information and resources for deaf and hard-of-hearing people.
- British Deaf Association: News, information on British Sign Language, and other resources on the website of the organisation run by deaf people for deaf people.
- BSL Academy: The BDA's initiative to train and improve the quality of BSL (British Sign Language) teachers and to increase BSL awareness.
- Deafax: The website of the charity that applies communications technology to create deaf-friendly resources, notably Viewtalk, which allows users to watch and upload video blogs and messages and has training films for improving BSL vocabulary.
Language and reading web links
- British Dyslexia Association: Information on resources for dyslexic people, local support and publications.
- Dyslexia Action: Website of the charity providing services and support for people with dyslexia and literacy difficulties.
- National Literacy Trust: Website of the charity that aims to improve reading and writing skills for all ages.
Keyboard and mouse: mobility-related web links
- Ace Centre - Resources: The Ace Centre website's Resources section includes UK suppliers of communication aids.
- Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors: Information on ergonomics and ergonomic design - including computer workstation design.
- Inclusive Technology - Links: The Inclusive Technology website links to a wide range of suppliers, support organisations and other contacts in all areas of physical difficulty.
- Multiple Sclerosis Society: The MS Society website has information and resources for people who have multiple sclerosis. Its Helpful Organisations page has links to organisations that provide advice on equipment and services for people with physical disabilities.