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Anne's Generosity pays off

Click thumbnail image to go to this storyLong-time Rainbow Lottery supporter, Anne Mackie, was recently presented with first prize in draw 63 of the Rainbow lottery at RIDBC Nepean Preschool, Glenmore Park.

Richard Torbay visits RIDBC

Click thumbnail image to go to this storySpeaker of the NSW Legislative Assembly and Member for Northern Tablelands, Richard Torbay, went back to school during a visit to the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children.

Local ladies receive special qualification to help children who are hearing impaired

Click thumbnail image to go to this storyHarriet Hill from Hunters Hill and Celia Helliar from Naremburn were recently awarded Graduate Certificates for studies undertaken through the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children's Renwick Centre.


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Internet Explorer 6.0

Increasing font size - Internet Explorer 6.0

  • Tools > Internet Options > Accessibility > Ignore font sizes specified on web pages
  • View > Text Sizes > Larger

Changing font type - Internet Explorer 6.0

  • Tools > Internet Options > Accessibility > Ignore font sizes specified on web pages
  • Tools > Internet Options > Fonts

Changing colours - Internet Explorer 6.0

  • Tools > Internet Options > Accessibility > Ignore colors specified on web pages
  • Tools > Internet Options > Colors

Printing in a larger font - Internet Explorer 6.0

  • File > Print Preview > 150% > Print > Print

Netscape Navigator 7.2

Increasing font size - Netscape Navigator 7.2

  • View > Text Zoom > Larger

Changing font type - Netscape Navigator 7.2

  • Edit > Preferences > Appearance > Fonts > Minimum Text Size > 12 (or larger)

Changing colours - Netscape Navigator 7.2

  • Edit > Preferences > Appearance > Colors > Use my chosen colours

Printing in a larger font - Netscape Navigator 7.2

  • File > Print Preview > Scale > 125%

Mozilla Firefox 1.0

Increasing font size - Mozilla Firefox 1.0

  • View > Text Zoom > Increase

Changing font type - Mozilla Firefox 1.0

  • Tools > Options > Fonts & Colors > Minimum Font Size > 12 (or larger)

Changing colours - Mozilla Firefox 1.0

  • Tools > Options > Fonts & Colors > Always use my > Colors

Printing in a larger font - Mozilla Firefox 1.0

  • File > Print Preview > Scale > 125%

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People with impairments, such as visual or hearing difficulties, physical or cognitive difficulties and dyslexia, may need to use adaptive technologies such as screen readers, Braille displays, voice recognition software, alternative keyboard/mice, or other devices to view this site. This website is developed to optimise accessibility for these (as well as other common) technologies.

If you use assistive technology and the format of any content on this web site interferes with your ability to access the information, please let us know by contacting webmaster@ridbc.org.au.

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