Accessibility

We have tried to make this website accessible to everyone by labelling pictures and tables. All essential information can be processed by screen readers.

Increasing text size

The text on this website is re-sizeable. Some users might find screen text easier to read by increasing the size at which text is displayed. To do this you should simply adjust your browser's settings. The keybourd shortcuts for this are as follows.

Shortcuts to make text larger

Internet Explorer 5+
alt V x L

Firefox, Mozilla, Internet Explorer 7, Opera
ctrl +  (or apple + on an Apple Mac)

Access Keys

Access keys have been included to assist users with disabilities when navigating their way through the web site. Essentially keyboard shortcuts, access keys provide quick and easy access to common pages without the need for a mouse.

Unfortunately browsers use access keys in different ways:

Internet Explorer 5+ (PC):
Hold down the ALT key, press the number of the access key, release both keys then press ENTER

Internet Explorer 5+ (Mac):
Hold down the CTRL key and press the number of the access key

Netscape 7 (PC):
Hold down the ALT key and press the number of the access key

Firefox, Mozilla (PC):
Hold down the ALT key and press the number of the access key

Safari and Omniweb (Mac):
Hold down the CTRL key and press the number of the access key

Opera:
Hold down the Shift key and press Escape, release both keys, then press the number of the access key

Current Available Access Keys on this Website:
Access key w - What we do
Access key m - DSC Members
Access key o - Senior Officers Group
Access key n - News
Access key p - Publications and Guidance
Access key e - Meetings and Conferences
Access key s - UK Dental Schools
Access key j - Clinical Academic Jobs
Access key u - Useful Websites
Access key c - Contact us