We have included a number of tools in this website so that you can adapt the way that information is presented to you.

Please note:

• To use the links below to change the way your browser shows the content of this site, you must have cookies enabled in your browser.
• Most good web browsers allow you to change the way that page information is displayed. Such settings are usually accessed from the "view" menu of the browser.

You may choose to view the website at standard size or a larger size:

Larger font size

Default font size

Smaller font size

By clicking a preferred colour scheme, you can set the look (stylesheet) of the website:

High contrast (light text on dark background)

High contrast (dark text on light background)

Orange text on dark background

Default (the "standard" website colours)

Whilst we take care to follow "Plain English" guidelines wherever possible. Some of the longer articles on this site include an "easy read" alternative.

If you wish to view "easy read" content where it is available, please choose:
Easy read - on

Or if you currently have easy read turned on and wish to view all articles in their entirety, choose
Easy read - off

A number of core website messages have been translated into British Sign Language and are available as video clips.

Depending on your web browser, by using the TAB key on your keyboard, you will be able to select any of the links on this page (SHIFT+TAB takes you back to the previous link). Once you have selected the link you wish to follow, press ENTER to follow that link.

TAB/ENTER functionality as described above is built into most web browser software. However, to further help users who favour keyboard navigation, the following access keys (single characters on the keyboard) allow you to navigate to the main sections of the Living Options website:

• 1 - Home page
• 2 - Site map
• 3 - Accessibility (this page)
• 4 - About us
• 5 - Contact us
• 6 - Living options calendar
• 7 - Living options news
• 8 - Useful links
• Q - Disabilility Training & Access Audits
• J - Outreack Work
• L - Deaf Project
• M - Devon Link Magazine
• P - See Hear Centre
• R - Diversity Co-ordination
• S - Research

Please note that access keys are not supported by all web browsers, and are activated differently in different browsers. Activation of access keys for a number of common browsers is listed below:

• Internet Explorer 5 and above for PC - Hold ALT, then press the access key. Release both keys and then press enter.
• Internet Explorer 4, Firefox/Mozilla (all versions), Netscape Navigator 7 and above for PC - Hold ALT, then press the access key.
• Internet Explorer 5 and above, Firefox/Mozilla (all versions), Safari for Mac - Hold CTRL, then press the access key.

We have tried to provide a means of overcoming lots of accessibility issues on this site. However, if you have encountered a particular problem, please contact us so that we can consider adding new accessibility features.