Accessibility statement

The team behind this web site hope that whoever needs to use it, can do so easily. We have tried to make it as accessible as possible.

Access Keys

Access keys are a navigation device enabling you to get around the main web site using your keyboard. They can be used to jump to different sections of content across the main site (not microsites).

More in depth information about access keys can be found at W3C Accessibility Guidelines.

Available Access Keys

S - skip to content
N - Skip to main navigation
1 - Homepage
2 - Whats new
3 - Site map
4 - Search facility
5 - Frequently asked questions
6 - A to Z of services
7 - Complaints procedure (Contacting the Council page)
8 - Disclaimer
9 - Feedback facility
0 - Access key details (this page)

How to use Access Keys

Microsoft Windows

Press the 'Alt' key in combination with the access key to highlight a link on the page, then press 'Enter'

Internet Explorer 5, 6, 7 and 8
Hold down the 'Alt' key, press the Access key, release both keys then press 'Enter'

Firefox, Mozilla 2 +
Hold down the 'Alt' & 'Shift' key and press the Access key

Opera
Hold down the 'Shift' key and press 'Escape', release both keys, then press the Access key

Apple Mac

Firefox, Mozilla
Hold down the 'ctrl' key and press the Access key

Safari and Omniweb
Hold down the 'ctrl' key and the Access key

Readability

We have made every effort to ensure this web site is easily readable using 'plain english'. In addition, we have ensured that the design of this website is not an obstacle to its usability and readability.

Listen to our website

This website is speech enabled with Browsealoud for those who have difficulties reading web pages.

Sign Video Translation Service

Deaf people can call Manchester City Council using SignVideo Web Access, an online sign language interpreting service, from their own home for free!