W3C Standards
This accessible website validates to W3C standards. We have made every effort to comply with the UK Disability descrimination Act of 1995. The site complies to Level 2 (AA) standards. If you have problems, or you think you have found an element that does not comply please let us know by contacting us at dxs@cooltide.com

Accessible design
All images use alt tags for screen readers.

Pop Up Windows
There are no pop up windows on the accessible site.

Accessibility Keys
If you have special needs, or, if you have difficulty in using a mouse or pointing device,
you can use accessibility keys. The keys have been implemented throughout the site. These keys comply with UK Government guidelines and we have also implemented special DxS keys (see below)
These allow users to navigate around the site without a pointing device using only their keyboard.
A full list of the accessibility keys used on this site are as follows:

0 = Navigate to the Accessibility page
S = Skip the navigation and jump to the main content
1 = Navigate to the Homepage page
2 = Navigate to the Corporate - Comapny Profile
3 = Navigate to the Site Map page
4 = Navigate to the Clinical Diagnostic Kits
5 = Navigate to the Research Kits
6 = Navigate to the Directions to DxS
7 = Navigate to the Molecular Diagnostic Technologies
8 = Navigate to the Terms and Conditions
9 = Navigate to the Search
Q = Navigate to the Genetic Analysis Services
E = Navigate to the Privacy Policy
N = Navigate to the News
C = Navigate to the Contact Details
L = Navigate to the Help

Accessibility Key Combinations on different web browsers
Using the accessibility keys, varies depending on the web browser.
The table below shows the Accessibility Key combinations for the major web browsers:

Accessibility Issues and Comments
If you have any accessibility issues or constructive comments with our site we would like to know. We have implemented accessibility to the recommended UK Government standards, however it is only by receiving constructive feedback from accessibility users that we may be able to implement future accessibility features and improvements
Please contact us on dxs@cooltide.com