Accessibility
On this website, it is possible to change the contrast of the content to make reading easier.
To enlarge the content, we recommend using the built-in functionality of the web browser: hold down the Ctrl key (Cmd key in OS X) and press the + or – key at the same time.
Another convenient option is to use the mouse: hold down the Ctrl key while moving the mouse scroll wheel. You can return to normal size by pressing the Ctrl and 0 keys at the same time.
All major operating systems include settings to increase the content displayed on the screen.
In Windows 7, you can find a program called Magnifier if you click on the “Start” menu button at the bottom left, type Magnifier (the first few letters are enough) and press Enter. A small window will open in which everything is magnified. By default, the program tracks the position of the mouse cursor. In Windows XP, you can find Magnifier by going to Start > All Programs > Accessories > Accessibility > Magnifier.
On Apple computers, to use zoom, navigate to: Apple menu > System Preferences > Accessibility (or Universal Access) > Zoom.
E-participation in local governments
The general aim of the project was the development of participatory democracy at the local level through the increase of skills and competencies to hold a dialogue between local municipalities, civil society organizations and citizens. The direct beneficiaries of the project included the representatives of local governments and councils, members of civil society organisations and active citizens.
Our activities to reach this aim were a) mapping of existing best practices in Estonia and abroad, b) organising seminars in six Estonian regions and c) opening the discussion forum on the webpage of eGA.
The concrete outcome of the project was the analysis of existing e-participation practices in Estonian municipalities and the manual with methodology description for developing e-participation practices based on the practices, that emerged from debates and contributions of experts.
