We are committed to ensure that this official website of the Government of Assam is accessible to all
users irrespective
of device in use, technology or ability. It has been built, with an aim, to provide maximum
accessibility and usability
to its visitors. As a result this portal can be viewed from a variety of devices such as Desktop /
Laptop computers,
web-enabled mobile devices; etc. We have put in our best efforts to ensure that all information on this
portal is
accessible to people with disabilities. For example, a user with visual disability can access this
portal using
assistive technologies, such as screen readers and screen magnifiers.
We also aim to be standards compliant and follow principles of usability and universal design, which
should help all
visitors of this portal. This portal is designed using XHTML 1.0 Transitional to meet Guidelines for
Indian Government
Websites and also adheres to level A of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 laid down by
the World Wide
Web Consortium (W3C). Part of the information in the portal is also made available through links to
external Websites.
External Websites are maintained by the respective departments who are responsible for making these
sites accessible.
This Department is working towards making its website accessible for persons with disabilities, however
currently
Portable Document Format (PDF) files are not accessible. In addition, information provided in Hindi
language is also not
accessible.
If you have any problem or suggestion regarding the accessibility of this portal, please write to us to
enable us to
respond in a helpful manner. Do let us know the nature of the problem along with your contact
information.
Learn About Accessibility Features
Features incorporated in the DIT website to make it accessible are: Skip to Main Content: Quick access
to the core
content on the page is provided without going through repetitive navigation using the keyboard.
Icons:
Text has been supplemented with icons; wherever appropriate to enable users with learning disabilities
understand the
information easily. Icons have been provided along with text labels for key navigation options as well
as important
features, such as print, email etc.
Accessibility Options:
Options to change the size of the text, set a color scheme and increase the text spacing are provided.
Identification of
file type and file size: Information about alternate file types, such as PDF, Word, Excel along with the
file size has
been provided within the link text to help users identify the same. In addition, icons for different
file types have
been provided with the links. This helps users in deciding whether they wish to access the link. For
example, if a link
opens a PDF file, the link text specifies its file size and file type.
Headings:
The Web page content is organized using appropriate headings and subheadings that provide a readable
structure. H1
indicates the main heading, whereas H2 indicates a subheading.
Titles:
An appropriate name for each Web page is specified that helps you to understand the page content easily.
Alternate Text:
Brief description of an image is provided for users with visual disability. If you are using a browser
that supports
only text or have turned off the image display, you can still know what the image is all about by
reading the alternate
text in absence of an image. In addition, some browsers display the alternate text in the form of a
tool-tip when the
user moves the mouse pointer over the image.
Consistent Navigation Mechanism:
Consistent means of navigation and style of presentation throughout the Website has been incorporated.
Keyboard Support:
The website can be browsed using a keyboard by pressing the Tab and Shift + Tab keys.
Customized Text Size:
The size of the text on the Web pages can be changed either through the browser, through the
Accessibility Options page
or by clicking on the text sizing icons present at the top of each page.
Adjust Contrast Scheme:
The website provides different schemes to enable users with visual impairments, such as low vision and
color blindness
to view the web page information with ease. Facility available for changing the contrast of the web
pages Increase text
spacing: Accessibility Options page provides with an option to increase white space between words. White
space can be
increased upto two levels. This option is helpful for users with visual and learning impairments who
find it difficult
to read the information which is presented using little white space between words.
Learn About Accessibility Options:
Use the accessibility options provided by this Web site to control the screen display. These options
allow increasing
the text spacing, changing the text size and color scheme for clear visibility and better readability
Changing the Text Size:
Changing the size of the text refers to making the text appearing smaller or bigger from its standard
size. There are
five options provided to you to set the size of the text that affects the readability. These are:
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Largest:
Displays information in the largest font size.
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Larger:
Displays information in a font size larger than the standard font size.
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Medium:
Displays information in a standard font size, which is the default size.
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Smaller:
Displays information in a font size smaller than the standard font size.
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Smallest:
Displays information in the smallest font size.
To change the text size:
Select Accessibility Options. The Accessibility Options page is displayed.
From the Text Size section, select the appropriate text size.
Click Apply.
Changing the Color Scheme:
Changing the color scheme refers to applying a suitable background and text color that ensures clear
readability. There
are two options provided to you to change the color scheme. These are:
To change the color scheme:
Select Accessibility Options. The Accessibility Options page is displayed.
From the Contrast Schemes section, select the appropriate contrast.
Click Apply.
Note: Changing the color scheme does not affect the images on the screen.
