Both graphic and text versions of this site have been created to allow the site to be more easily accessed by people who are blind, vision impaired and sighted.

The heading at the top of each page on the graphics site is immediately followed by a link to the text site. The link on each page of the text site goes to the graphic site. Both versions of the site use the same source data - ie. the content of the parallel sites is in synch. The graphics version merely contains images which illustrate the information already contained in the text.

The footer at the bottom of each page contains links to all of the main sections of the site. These are duplicated by the static navigation bar at the side of the screen on the graphics site. Keyboard shortcuts have been defined for the links in the footer. These are activated (on Windows systems) by pressing the ALT key and the listed letter. This will jump to the link. To follow the link just press ENTER. The TAB key will also allow you to step through all of the links on a screen. The shortcuts are as follows :

• A - About Us
• M - Membership
• D - Donating
• R - Resources
• U - Contact Us
• P - Products
• O - How to Order
• F - Order Form
• T - Adapt Tech
• E - Agencies
• C - Concessions
• S - Support Groups
• N - What's New
• I - Get Involved
• G - Computer Users Group
• V - Site Map
• H - Home

The text version of the site is recommended for the vision impaired as it is styled with large text on a plain background with high contrast colours.

If you have any suggestions for improving access to this site please do not hesitate to contact us.

Tips for Students

To print any of the animations on this site you will need to do the following :

1. When the animation shows what you want to print (eg. the outside view of the eye) press the PRINT SCREEN button on your keyboard. This pastes an image showing the full contents of the screen to the clipboard.
2. Go into an image editing tool like Microsoft Photo Editor or Paintshop Pro.
3. Click the New Image icon to create a blank 'canvas' 800 x 600 pixels.
4. Press CTRL-V to paste the clipboard contents onto the 'canvas'.
5. Use the cropping function of your image editor to remove the parts of the picture that you don't need.
6. Save the end result in JPG format.
7. When you are in Word or any other application you will then be able to insert the picture from the directory you saved it into.

The sections under Resources for

• How to help/guide a blind person
• Tips on saving your sight
• How to care for your eyes

have been coded so that when they are printed page-breaks will occur so as not to print illustrations across two pages - provided your browser supports this functionality (IE4.0 and above). For printing we recommend a font size of medium or smaller.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION

COPYRIGHT NOTICE

Queensland Blind Association Inc. owns copyright in the information compiled in this Website, which is enforceable under the laws of Australia. When accessing this Website, you agree that you will observe copyright. In addition, you:

• may save or print a local copy for personal use;

• may not use any material contained in this Website for any commercial purpose;

• will place this notice of Important Information on any local copy you make;

• will not make alterations or additions to the information appearing in this Website.

HYPERTEXT LINKS

Hypertext links to other websites are provided for your interest. Queensland Blind Association Inc. is not the creator of, nor does it maintain, those other websites and is not responsible for their contents. Queensland Blind Association Inc. gives no guarantees, undertakings or warranties and makes no endorsements in relation to the information appearing in any linked website, or its suitability for any purpose whatsoever.

Copyright in other websites may be held by somebody else and you should ensure that you comply with any terms and conditions (for instance, relating to your ability to print or download material) governing the use of those websites.

Queensland Blind Association Inc. encourages the hypertext linking of this Website, but requires that it be notified if a link is sought, and requires this Copyright Notice to be brought to the attention of users accessing this Website via any such hypertext link.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER

Queensland Blind Association Inc. makes no representations (either express or implied) as to the currency or accuracy of the information in or linked to this Website, or its suitability for any purpose whatsoever. Information appearing in or linked to this Website is not a substitute for medical advice. For medical information on, or the treatment of, eye conditions you should consult an appropriately qualified medical practitioner. Access to, and use of any, information appearing in or linked to this Website is at your own risk, and to the maximum extent permissible at law Queensland Blind Association Inc. accepts no liability for any damages which may arise out of or in connection with this Website or any other linked website.

Queensland Blind Association Inc. does not endorse or make any warranties in relation to third party products or services by virtue of any information which may appear in, be referred or linked to this Website.

Additional Disclaimer

Information appearing in or linked to this Website is not intended by Queensland Blind Association Inc. to be a substitute for medical advice. If you have any concerns about an eye condition, or treatment of an eye condition, you should consult an appropriately qualified medical practitioner. Queensland Blind Association Inc. accepts no liability whatsoever as a result of any person's actions, or failure to act, on the basis of this information.