Accessibility

navigation tips

How to make the text larger or smaller

To enlarge the text, click on the A + symbol in our accessibility toolbar. If you want to display the original font size, click A-. If necessary, you can also use your browser’s native zoom, pressing “Ctrl + ” to zoom in on the entire website and “Ctrl -” to zoom out. To set the display to default, press “Ctrl 0”.

Tab-based navigation

Press the Tab key on your keyboard to navigate user-actionable elements on the website, such as links, buttons, form fields, etc. in the order they are shown on the page, and Shift + Tab to return. Use the direction keys to access text information.

keyboard shortcuts by browsers

Edge and Google Chrome

  • “Alt + 1” – go to content
  • “Alt + 2” – go to menu
  • “Alt + 3” – Go to footer
  • “Alt + 4” – Access this Accessibility Help page

Firefox

“Alt + Shift + Number”

Internet Explorer

  • “Alt + number”, then press “Enter”.

Opera

  • “Shift + Escape + number”

Safari and OmniWeb

  • “Ctrl + Number”

Assistive Technology

Program suggestions available for people with disabilities

Software for Visually Impaired Users

Nitrous Voice Flux: controls the computer by voice commands. Free;

  • NVDA: free software to read screen – multiple languages (Windows). Free;
  • YeoSoft Text: screen reader in English and Portuguese;
  • Jaws for Windows: screen reader – multiple languages;
  • Virtual Vision: screen reader in Brazilian Portuguese (Windows);
  • DOSVOX: system for visually impaired people (Windows or Linux).

Software for Hearing Impaired Users

VLibras: set of tools provided by the government to be installed on the computer. This tool translates digital content (text, audio, and video) into Brazilian Sign Language (LIBRAS), making computers, mobile devices, and Web platforms(sic)