Did you know, approximately 13 million people in the UK have a disability which may prevent them from reading online content?
Working in collaboration with Recite Me, our websites are now more accessible to all!
We have integrated the assistive technology toolbar into our website. This powerful tool provides a range of features that allow visitors to customise their online experience based on their individual needs.
Ian Mitchell, Managing Director for Housing, said:
We’re part of a growing number of housing providers adopting innovative solutions to ensure our services are inclusive. The implementation of Recite Me demonstrates our commitment to digital accessibility. We believe in equality for all and that everyone should have a seamless online experience, and this tool helps us achieve our goal.
The Recite Me toolbar features include:
Text-to-speech: use the screen reader to read content aloud.
You can listen to the text on our website instead of reading it. This feature is perfect for those who have visual impairments, reading difficulties, or simply prefer auditory learning. Just hit play and listen.
Customisable view: Adjust text size, colour, font and spacing.
Customise how our website looks to match your visual needs. With Recite Me, you can change the text size, colours, and fonts to make reading easier and more comfortable. This feature is especially useful for those with dyslexia, mild visual impairments, or anyone who needs a little extra contrast or a different font style to read with ease.
Translation tools: Access content in over 100 languages.
Our community is beautifully diverse. Recite Me allows you to translate our website content into multiple languages, making it easier for non-English speakers to access vital information and services.
We believe in creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of their abilities, can easily access and utilise our services. By enhancing our website’s accessibility, we’re taking another significant step towards a more inclusive community. Try out these features today by clicking Accessibility Tool on our website and see how we’re working to make our digital space welcoming for all!
