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You can change the size of text displayed on this website and others that you visit by adjusting your browser settings. Website text can be enlarged or reduced to suit your preference. To change the text size for Mac follow the instructions below (for Windows see Changing Text Size for Windows).

→ Internet Explorer for Mac
→ Firefox for Mac
→ Safari for Mac
→ Opera for Mac
→ Netscape for Mac

Housing Options do not recommend one browser over another. While some common browsers are included in this page, mention of a specific browser does not imply endorsement or recommendation. For other browsers not included of this page refer to your browser’s help menu.

Internet Explorer for MacInternet Explorer

On the menu bar at the top of the window, click 'View'.
Select 'Text Zoom' and choose text size from the listed options.

Mac keyboard shortcuts:

[↑ return to top of page]

 

Firefox for MacFirefox

On the menu bar at the top of the window, click 'View'.
Select 'Zoom' and you can then 'Zoom In' or 'Zoom Out' on the text to change the size.

Mac keyboard shortcuts:

[↑ return to top of page]

 

Safari for MacSafari

On the menu bar at the top of the window, click 'View'.
Select 'Make Text Bigger' or 'Make Text Smaller'.

Mac keyboard shortcuts:

[↑ return to top of page]

 

Opera for MacOpera

On the menu bar at the top of the window, click 'View'.
Select 'Zoom'.
From here you can choose a desired percentage, 100% being the default setting.

Mac keyboard shortcuts:

[↑ return to top of page]

 

Netscape for MacNetscape

On the menu bar at the top of the window, click 'View'.
Select 'Text Zoom' and select your preference.

Mac keyboard shortcuts:

[↑ return to top of page]

 

Gadgets, Gizmos and Gaining Independence

The report, Gadgets, Gizmos and Gaining Independence, is the outcome of a two-year research project funded by the Department of Health and conducted by the Housing and Support PartnershipExternal Website. Opens in New Window.on behalf of Advance Housing AssociationExternal Website. Opens in New Window..

Gadgets, Gizmos and Gaining Independence

Download Gadgets, Gizmos and Gaining Independence - Assistive Technology and People with Learning DisabilitiesPublication - PDF - Opens in New WindowPDF | Size 548 KB

Download Gadgets, Gizmos and Gaining Independence - Assistive Technology and People with Learning Disabilities - Executive SummaryPublication - PDF - Opens in New WindowPDF | Size 629 KB

 

Easy-Read Tenancy and Support Agreements

The National Housing Federation have published Easy-Read Tenancy and Support Agreements.
Key features include -

  • simple and easy to read language
  • key areas clearly highlighted
  • accompanying CD Rom

Easy-Read Tenancy and Support Agreements

Tenancy agreements tend to be written in inaccessible and legalistic language, which can be hard to understand for people with learning disabilities and for people who have difficulty reading.

This publication is set out so that the key areas are clearly highlighted, using plain images, short sentences, simple punctuation and no jargon.

More Information and Order FormOrder Form - PDF - Opens in New Window.PDF | Size: 483KB

Also available to order online from the National Housing FederationExternal Website. Opens in New Window..