We’ve taken a step forward in our commitment to digital inclusion by upgrading the accessibility toolbar on our websites and on Connect. Our new toolbar, ReciteMe, provides users with more functionality and choice.
With an estimated 1 in 4 people facing challenges online due to disabilities, learning differences, visual impairments, or language barriers, providing equitable access to information is essential.
This improvement means that it's even easier to access the content on this site as well as our shared ownership sales website and Connect.
Key features of the new toolbar include:
- Screen reading support: assists visitors with visual impairments.
- Reading aids: improve focus, comprehension, and retention.
- Customisable styling: users can adjust fonts, colours, and layouts to their preferences.
- Translation and text-to-speech: on-demand translation into over 100 languages, including 65 text-to-speech voices, ensures non-native English speakers can fully engage with content.
If you’d like to try this functionality for yourself, try clicking on the accessibility button at the top.