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Accessible Dearne Valley

Accessible Dearne Valley


The Dearne Valley Landscape Partnership commissioned Access For All UK to deliver a range of access initiatives in the Dearne Valley. Access For All UK are national leaders in the promotion and development of accessible tourism.

Digital access

We’re committed to making sure that our website is accessible to you. It has been designed to work whether you’re visiting us on a large screen desktop computer, laptop, a tablet, or a mobile phone.

Getting the most out of technology

Getting up to speed with technology can enrich your life. To help you to improve your computer skills and use the internet,Digital Unitehas produced some print-friendlytechnology tuition guidesthat you can download from their website.Categories include, computer basics, email and SKYPE, smartphones and tablets, social networking, using the web and digital photography. You can also search their site for a local tutor who can provide tuition for you.

Do you know what accessibility features are built into your computer, laptop or smartphone?

Taking some time to change how your computer or web browseroperates can often make it easier for you to use it.

My Web My Wayis a BBC website that provides help for people to make the most of the internet. It includes ‘how to guides’ about changing your computer or web browser that may help you to get online:

  • I can’t see very well– explains ways to change how your computer or web browser works, to make things easier for you for example changing text size, background colours or making your computer speak to you.
  • I find a keyboard or mouse hard to use– tips for changing the settings on your keyboard, making your mouse easier to use and how to interact with your computer differently through touch screen devices.
  • I find words difficult– how to change font settings to make text easier to read, spell-checking software and making your computer speak aloud.

AbilityNet is a website where you’ll also find free factsheets for you to download, including step by step guides to setting up your computer and software