Accessibility
Large Fonts
The font size on the ISBE web site can easily be increased to almost twice its normal size. If you are using Internet Explorer 5, 6 or 7, do the following:
- Open Internet Explorer's "View" menu (or press Alt + V)
- Select "Text Size" (press X)
- Select "Largest" (press G) - Turn Large Fonts off by doing the same but selecting "Medium" or pressing M.
High Contrast
The ISBE web site works with Windows' "High Contrast" mode. If your computer is already set for High Contrast mode, you can activate it by pressing:
- (Left) Alt + (Left) Shift + Print Screen - Turn High Contrast off by pressing the same keys again.
Otherwise, see Accessibility Tutorials for Microsoft Products for instructions on how to turn High Contrast mode on.
Keyboard
If you are uncomfortable using a mouse, you can operate the entire web site using a keyboard:
- Press the Tab key to move forward from link to link
- Press Shift + Tab to move backwards
- Press the Enter key to activate a link.
- Use Alt + Left Arrow to go back a page.
Or, to fill out forms:
- Press the Tab key to move from field to field.
- Press Up Arrow or Down Arrow to move between items in a list.
- Press the Spacebar to check or uncheck radio buttons and checkboxes.
- Press Enter to activate buttons.
Assistive Technology
Our web site is also compatible with "assistive technology" software that can help people with certain disabilities. For example, people who are blind can use JAWS for Windows to read the web site out loud, and people who have trouble using their hands can control the web site using only Dragon Naturally Speaking and their voice.
Guidelines Used
The new ISBE web site was developed using the Illinois Web Accessibility Standards, which were adopted by the Governor on February 14, 2002.
The ISBE web site is a work in progress. Efforts will continue to improve the accessibility of this site and incorporate new features and technology as they become available.
If you have questions or comments regarding the accessibility of the web site, please contact us at ISBEWeb@isbe.net
