We believe that education must be available to everyone, which means supporting the creation of free, open, and accessible educational resources. We are actively committed to increasing the accessibility and usability of the textbooks we produce.

Accessibility features of the web version of this resource

The web version of this resource has been designed with accessibility in mind by incorporating the following features:

• It has been optimized for people who use screen-reader technology.
  • all content can be navigated using a keyboard
  • links, headings, and tables are formatted to work with screen readers
  • images have alt tags
• Information is not conveyed by colour alone.

Other file formats available

In addition to the web version, this book is available in a number of file formats including PDF, EPUB (for eReaders), and various editable files. You can choose your preferred file format from the “Download this book” menu, which appears under the cover image on the landing page for the book.

Third-Party Content

This OER links and refers to third-party content, and thus we cannot ensure that all content linked to is also accessible.

Accessibility Improvements

While we strive to ensure that this resource is as accessible and usable as possible, we might not always get it right. We are always looking for ways to make our resources more accessible, and any known issues are listed below. If you have problems accessing this resource, please contact joanna.tai@deakin.edu.au to let us know so we can attempt to address any problems encountered.

Please include the following information:

• The location of the problem by providing a web address or page description
• A description of the problem
• The computer, software, browser, and any assistive technology you are using that can help us diagnose and solve your issue

Copyright Note: This accessibility disclaimer is adapted from BCCampus’s Accessibility Toolkit, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license