SITE REQUIREMENTS

Please Note: This page is viewable in all browsers. If you are having trouble viewing this site and have been redirected to this page please follow the necessary instructions as outlined below:

This site is best experienced using Internet Explorer. 5.5 or higher or Netscape 7.0

1. Browser Updates

To Get the latest version of Internet Explorer or Netscape please click on one of the following links below:

Internet Explorer

Netscape Navigator

Important note to all end-users with browsers not supported on this site:

Although we try to implement a working design strategy that addresses the concern for "backward compatibility" there are considerations that limit such support:

1. Older browsers do not support current technologies that incorporate essential dynamic html technologies.
(i.e. Dynamic menus that increase screen 'real estate')
2. Older browsers have difficulty reproducing complex tables and CCS that ensure design uniformity throughout a site.
3. Most importantly we have difficulty supporting browsers that are not even supported by the companies themselves. Example: Although Netscape Communicator 4.7x and 6.x went through a number of upgrades/patches over the years Netscape no longer provides updates for this product at all; end-users are now directed to the version 7.0 link.

Hint: If you are on a slow dial-up connection and are unable to proceed with the updates at this time but still wish to access this site try setting up your browser preferences to "text only" mode.

2. Other Programs/Plug ins Required

i) Adobe Acrobat Reader (Free)

Click here to download the latest version of Acrobat Reader

To view PDF documents you must have Acrobat Reader 5.0 (or higher) installed.

For more information please visit www.adobe.com

When viewing pdf documents on the web your browser accesses the plug in component of the acrobat reader. Depending upon your connection speed the execution of the plug in and loading of the document may take take some time.
Hint: If you are having troubles with the plug in component or prefer to download each pdf document (and view "offline") try this alternative to directly opening (left clicking) on the document link:
1. Right click on the link to access the popup dialogue
2. Select "save target as" (or similar option) and download this to your hard drive

ii) Macromedia Flash Player (Free)

Click here to download the latest version of Macromedia Flash Player

To view flash content you must have Flash Player 4.0 (or higher) installed.

For more information please visit www.macromedia.com

Some pages on this site use Flash to provide a graphical representation of the information. Flash files have been converted to version 4.0 format for your convenience and will be viewable with version 4.0 or higher. If you are having difficulty viewing flash, please visit the Macromedia Flash Player download site and follow the instructions provided.
Note: This installation requires running Active X controls if using Internet Explorer.

iii) Quicktime Video Player (Free)

Click here to download the latest version of Quicktime Player

For more information please visit www.macromedia.com

Quicktime plugin is necessary to view all videos on our site, in particular, those featured in the Talking Stick section. Some streaming technologies are enabled but a dedicated internet connection is highly recommended. The installation download is about 9 Mbs and requires several screen responses to properly complete the setup. Trust us, it will be worth the time and energy involved!

3. Enabling JavaScript

Click here for Java Runtimes

This site features java scripting. To use the features on this site you must enable JavaScript in your browser. Please follow the steps below to enable Javascript:

Internet Explorer 6.0, 5.5

1. Select Tools > Internet Options

2. Make sure that the 'Internet' globe is selected and go to the Security tab and click 'Custom Level'

3. Select 'Enable' for Active Scripting and click OK

4. Click the 'Yes' button when asked if you are sure you want to changed the security settings for this zone.

5. Click OK.

Netscape Communicator 7.0, 6.2, 4.0

1. Select the 'Edit > Preferences' menu.

2. Double-click 'Advanced'.

3. Check the box 'Enable JavaScript for Navigator'.

4. Click OK.