The City of Edinburgh Council

Accessibility on the City of Edinburgh Council website

Introduction

This page contains details of accessibility options for the use of the City of Edinburgh Council website and further details of the Council's Interpretation and Translation Services.

Using the site

The site can be used in a number of ways

The menu on the left side of each webpage will take you to the main sections of the site such as Council, Education or Environment
The main search offered at the top of every page allows you to choose between the entire site, the AZ of Services, Local Organisations, Business Directory and Planning applications and Council Papers. An advanced search option is offered at the bottom of every page.
The site index, which appears at the top and bottom of each page, lists all pages on the site by title.
The AZ menu choice offers not only details of council services, but cross-links to many related pages of the website.

Accessibility options

The website's design includes a number of accessibility options

A printer friendly option that allows users with visual impairment to look at a simple text based page, without images and to change the text options to suit their particular needs

Where possible all images include an alternative text description to provide clear navigation. Navigation buttons also include a similar description.

For users of text-only and audio browsers a 'skip navigation' option is included, to allow users to reach the content of a page more quickly

Browser options

You can choose the look and style by which you view webpages. On your browser you will find the options in your menu bar, which allow you to specify the font size and remove background and font colours.

The website is usable on any browser, including text-only and aural browsers. We have also removed the need for javascript for navigation, although this is in use for form validation.
Ideally users should use IE5.5 or above, Netscape 6.0 or above, Mozilla, Lynx, Konqueror or Safari, and the site is usable on Windows, Macintosh and Linux platforms.

Languages available

A quick conversion to four languages - French, German, Italian and Spanish are available through this translation page.

The Interpretation and Translation Service (ITS) provides interpretation and translation facilities in approximately 40 community languages as well as Braille, tape, large print and British Sign Language.

You can access the service only through any Council department, the Health Service or any voluntary organisation.

You can request an interpreter for appointments with:

Council Departments - e.g. Housing, Education, Social Work

Health Service (e.g. hospitals, GPs, dentists, opticians)

Other services such as the Scottish Refugee Council and the Citizens Advice Bureau

Contact:
The Interpretation and Translation Service (ITS)
Central Library
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EG

Tel: 0131-242-8181
Fax: 0131-242-8009
Email: van.dundas@edinburgh.gov.uk

The City of Edinburgh Council

Contact: The Interpretation and Translation Service (ITS) Central Library George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EG

Contact:
The Interpretation and Translation Service (ITS)
Central Library
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EG