Making our information accessible
The Recite Me web accessibility and language toolbar on our website is there to make our information accessible and inclusive for as many people as possible.
What is Recite Me?
Recite Me is innovative cloud-based software that lets visitors to our website view and use it in the way that works best for them.
It helps the one in five people in the UK who have a disability, including those with common conditions like sight loss and dyslexia, to access this website in the way that suits them best.
It also meets the needs of the one in ten people in the UK who don’t speak English as their first language, by being able to translate our web content into over 100 different languages.
What can I use Recite Me for?
Recite Me helps people to access our website to do the things they need to do, like find information about how to access our services, make complaints, read publications and see our news.
The Recite Me toolbar has a unique range of functions. You can use it to:
Have the text on our website read aloud (including PDFs)
Download the text as an MP3 file to play it where and when it suits you
Change font sizes and colours
Customise the background colour
Translate text into more than 100 different languages
Access a fully integrated dictionary and thesaurus.
You can find out more about how Recite Me works from the Recite Me user guide.
How do I access the Recite Me toolbar?
You can open the Recite Me language and accessibility toolbar by clicking on the green button at the top right of our website:
After you click on the green button, the Recite Me toolbar opens and displays a range of different options for customising how the website looks and how you can access the content.
Can I get support with Recite Me?
If you have any questions about Recite Me you can contact us by email at jenny.rohde@yvc.org.uk or call us on 0191 478 6472.
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