How to adjust our Internet page to suit your individual needs

This page was developed with emphasis on barrier-free accessibility and is therefore highly suitable for use by disabled people. To meet the needs of the different types of disabilities, we have considered the following criteria:

  • The website is structured in such a way that those with screenreaders can have immediate access to the list of contents of a page, so skipping redundant information such as the navigation.
  • A Video in DGS (»German sign language«) explaining the Foundation's central functions is available for the deaf on this website.
  • »Information in simple language« is available for those with an impairment.

This website is arranged according to the BITV (»Barrier-free Information Technology Guidelines«, §11 of the law requiring equal status for disabled people) and the W3C (WAI) Accessibility Guidelines for Web Contents.


Altering the font size

The font sizes on this website can vary a great deal on different browsers. This is due to the use of stylesheets with relative size representation. Relative size representation enables every user to adjust the font size according to his/her individual needs.


Altering the font size on the Internet Explorer

By selecting »view« > »type size« in the pull-down menu, type sizes ranging from »very small« to »very large« can be selected. The changes are made immediately; no rebooting or reloading necessary.


Altering the font size in Netscape Navigator (version 6)

By selecting »view« > »type size« in the pull-down menu, font size between 50% and 200% can be selected. The changes are made immediately.


Altering the font size in Opera (version 7)

By selecting »view« > »zoom factor« in the pull-down menu, the whole Internet page can be enlarged. The changes are made immediately.


Questions and problems

Should use of our website give rise to any further questions or problems, please mail us: .