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Accessibility Statement

The Wisconsin Council of Developmental Disabilities strive to maximize the accessibility and usability of our website. If you have any comments or suggestions, please email us at bpddhelp@wcdd.org.

This site meets all Wisconsin Standards for the design of accessible web pages. But we strive to be not only accessible but also highly usable for all our users. To facilitate usability, each of our web pages feature not only the common "skip nav" link to skip repeated navigational content but also links to skip to textual navigation links with descriptions.

This website also use "relative" font sizes that can easily be adjusted by user preference. If you need help adjusting your font size, please email us and we will try to help you or check the link below at Think-and-Link.

Access Keys

The WCDD website uses access keys so that our users can get to and use our important links as quickly as possible. Keyboard access is important for users who do not have ability to use a pointing device.

Each of the areas of the WCDD website has been constructed to allow users to bind keyboard strokes to actions. Not only is this an essential tool for sections of the community it is a quick and easy way for everyone to navigate the site.

(Below is a complete list of the short cut keys to be used when navigating.)

What are access keys?

Access keys are keyboard shortcuts which allow the user to navigate around a website or a piece of computer software without having to use a mouse or other pointing device.

What are the advantages of using access keys?

Its an alternative to using a mouse, or other pointing device, and can sometimes be quicker than using a mouse.

How do I use access keys?

This depends on the browser you are using (see also cross-browser support below):

If you use Internet Explorer

• Press and hold the 'Alt' key
• Press the required letter
• Release the keys and press the 'ENTER' key

If you use Netscape Navigator

• Press and hold the 'Alt' key
• Press the required letter

If you are using a Mac

• Substitute the 'Ctrl' key for the 'Alt' key.

The WCDD access keys are:

"1" - Home

"2" - Who We Are

"3" - What We Do

"4" - Legislative Platforms

"5" - Publications

"6" - Grants/Contracts

"7" - Awards

"8" - Links

"9" - Help

Cross browser support

Use of access keys differs according to browser:

Internet Explorer 5+: Hold down the Alt key and select the number/letter of the access key, then press ENTER
Internet Explorer 4: Hold down the Alt key and select the number/letter of the access key
Internet Explorer 5+ for Mac: Hold down the Ctrl key and select the number/letter of the access key
Internet Explorer 4.5 for Mac: Access keys are not supported
Mozilla: Hold down the Alt key and select the number/letter of the access key
Netscape 6+: Hold down the Alt key and select the number/letter of the access key
Netscape earlier versions: Access keys are not supported
This page was last updated on 15 July 2004

Notes for Users of Assistive Technologies

WCDD is very interested in knowing how usable the WCDD website is to those that use alternative technologies such as JAWS. Please contact us with ideas or suggests on improving usability of the WCDD website at bpddhelp@wcdd.org. You may also go to Technology Access Wisconsin or email the Technology Access Coordinator.

Tips for Making Your PC More Accessible

Think-and-Link has some tips and techniques that may help you make your computer more accessible including "Tips for Making Your PC More Accessible" with topics such as:

• Making your e-mail text bigger
• Making text bigger in your web browser
• Slowing down the mouse
• Keyboard shortcuts
• Using StickyKeys
• Jumping between open programs using Alt+Tab
• Assistive technology