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A large number of internet users with impairments can find websites difficult or even impossible to use because of the way they have been designed. BAE Systems recognises the importance of complying with accessibility standards and our website has been independently audited by AbilityNet who are the UK's leading expert pan-disability and IT charity, specialising in accessible IT and web technology.  AbilityNet confirms that of 22 September 2004 The BAE System's site has attained the priority level 1 (A) W3C accessibility standard. AbilityNet recommends that the site is regularly reviewed for accessibility to ensure that the site maintains its level of compliance. Not only will we do this but we are working hard to increase the accessibility and usability of the site in the near future. For example we have also, with AbilityNet, involved a range of individuals representing eight separate categories of disability including blind users, head switch users and users with dyslexia and learning difficulties. As a result our site is compatible with a wide range of approaches and adaptive technologies (including screen reading, text to speech and voice recognition software) The user can now change the text size through the browser and safely impose their own colour preferences, as well as see accessible share chart versions for visually impaired and colour blind users. Navigating this website To navigate through this website, please use the top menu and the menu on the left hand side of the page. If you are using a screen reader, you can use the access key alt - M (press enter), this will take you to the main menu, from there you can use the tab key to navigate through the links. Font sizes Users can change the font size of this website to their preference through the browser. In Internet Explorer, select View, then Text Size, and then your preferred size. In Netscape select View, then Text Zoom, and then your preferred percentage size. Stylesheets Users may import their own stylesheet into the website. In Internet Explorer select Tools, then Internet options, and then Accessibility. Next click on any or all of three checkboxes to ignore colours, font styles or font sizes. In the same window you can change the style sheet by clicking the checkbox that says, 'format document using my style sheet' then simply browse to your preferred style sheet and click ok. In Netscape select edit, then preferences and then appearance. You will then be given the choice to specify your own colours and fonts. More Help With Your Computer We recognise that you may also be having difficulties using other aspects of your computer, such as your keyboard or mouse, or other programs you may use such as MS Word. You may also have difficulties with reading or spelling. AbilityNet has a comprehensive online resource that can help with all aspects of computer use. Go to the AbilityNet My Computer My Way website For more general information on technology and disability go to the AbilityNet website or call 0800 269545. More Information For questions or comments about this site and our accessibility efforts, contact BAE Systems at: webmaster@baesystems.com To see W3C reccommendations regarding accessibility guidelines go to W3C website 
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