Click the image to view the full story.
Social Media
Halifax is the first UK Bank to Provide Accessibility Support with Recite Me
“I am thrilled that Halifax customers can now use the Recite Me toolbar on our website. Along with our commitment to ensuring our websites and apps are inclusive for all customers, the toolbar can add a further level of personalisation for those wanting a little extra help when they’re online.” James Fulker, Chief Digital Officer, Halifax
KFC Leads the Way to an Inclusive Recruitment Process
“Recite Me is a great tool to help candidates who are neurodiverse. 1 in 7 of us in the UK is understood to be neurodivergent and we believe it is higher in the food and beverage industry. A neurodiverse workforce is crucial and brings so many additional skills such as problem-solving and creativity, the list is endless!”
Charlie Cruickshanks, Talent Acquisition Partner, KFC
Blogs
"We care deeply about making sure that everyone can use this information and our services equally. That's why we have the Recite Me web accessibility and language toolbar on our website to make it user-friendly and inclusive for as many people as possible, and why we're helping people overcome the challenges of getting online." Councillor Jilly Julian, Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources, Stockport Council
"As of March 29 2022, 23,832 pages were viewed using the toolbar’s assistance, with 3,308 unique users. While the majority of audio playbacks are in English, users have also listened in French, Arabic and Italian, and read the pages in French, Italian, Danish, Arabic and German."
PR
"The Adaptista website includes detailed and descriptive alt text on images for blind consumers; rounded corners to ease anxiety; and clean and spacious designs for synaesthesia. Third-party software Recite Me — developed by a disabled person — allows users to change the size and language of on-site text and use customized screen readers."
"Following the launch of online accessibility software 'Recite Me' across its websites, PageGroup is bringing together various charities and social enterprises to create extensive advice and guidance to help other companies make their recruitment processes more accessible, specifically for those with sight loss, learning difficulties, or those who are neurodiverse."
Poundland introduces web software to help job applicants with disabilities access content
“As a responsible employer, it is important we provide opportunities for our colleagues to thrive. We aim to provide our colleagues with essential tools to aid with a useful online and mobile accessibility experience; Recite Me works across all devices, allowing everyone to use the internet in the way that suits their needs.” Carina Mardenborough, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Manager at Poundland
User Guide Client Examples