Broadening our Reach through Accessibility & Language Tools
The Chamber now provides an inclusive online experience to enable website visitors to access online content and services barrier-free. As part of our diversity and inclusion strategy, website visitors are now able to access a wide range of accessibility and language support tools to customize their digital experience through Recite Me assistive technology. Being able to offer an inclusive experience is essential to support over 25% of the population who may encounter barriers when exploring our website due to having a disability, learning difficulty, visual impairment or if they speak English as a second language.
The Recite Me assistive toolbar on our website includes screen reading functionality, multiple reading aids, customizable styling options, and an on-demand live translation feature that boasts over 100 languages including 65 text-to-speech and styling options.
Shari Carroll, director of marketing communications, commented, “Accessibility is extremely important to us. We are committed to ensuring all visitors to our website can access information and services in a way that best meets their individual needs.”
Ross Linnett, Recite Me’s founder and CEO commented, “It is important to provide an inclusive online experience, where everyone can use our digital world in a way in which best suits their needs. As more organizations provide accessibility tools online, those who face online barriers can access information and services hassle-free. The digital world must be accessible for all.”
To explore our accessibility and languages support tool, visit our website, and click the Accessibility | Languages button in the top right corner of our menu or anywhere on the page with our sticky Accessibility | Languages button.
