Tariq Khan

Website accessibility information

You can use this page to obtain more information about this website and how to get the most out of it by understanding its organisation and features. You may also want to view my Copyright information, Privacy policy and have a look at my Site map.

Accessibility information

This site was designed specifically to be accessible. There are several features on this site which increase its level of accessibility. Text resizability, link focus, jump links, server-side scripting alternative to javaScript, content clarity, and more. Here are a few details:

• Resize. Resizable text content is a browser feature many web developers inadvertently disable for Internet Explorer (IE) users. My text can be resized by using the function in your web browser - even in IE. Try this, if you're so equipped: Hold ctrl and rotate your mouse scroll wheel. Or use View > Text Size on your browser.
• Focus. Links and form fields were made to indicate focus to prevent you from becoming disoriented on the page if you're using a keyboard to navigate. Links change to their hover state when focused upon and form fields change in a couple of ways.
• Jump Links. I added hidden "jump links" which will reveal themselves when needed. Want to see what I mean? Go ahead, using your keyboard, Tab onto any page. The links will show in the upper left-hand portion of your viewing area.
• Scripting. All necessary scripting used on this site is carried out server-side. This ensures that everybody has access to the same look and functions as everyone else. To use this site you have to download or install nothing, and if you have JavaScript disabled, that's no problem either.
• Clarity. Content presentation, openness of design, simplicity. These were all done with usability and accessibility in mind. Being a non-cluttered site, you should have an easy time getting around and understanding the site.
• Testing. To ensure quality access, a lot of testing was performed using various browsing devices. Moreover, in addition to mark-up and style sheet validation, mechanical checks were made at sites like WebXact, and CynthiaSays.
• Other. Semantic mark-up, valid code (see footer links), separation of structure, styles, and content. The works. There are even a number of features that are too complicated to mention in brief. In a nutshell, this site adheres to the most current methodologies of proper web design.

I did all this and spent the extra time on a design of this quality because, quite simply, I care. I want to ensure that when you visit my site, you get everything you're after without having to struggle. This is how I make websites. It's how I'll make one for you.