We are excited to announce the launch of a new and improved online experience, designed to be accessible for everyone, including those who may have previously been excluded from digital services.

One Vision Housing manages over 14,400 homes across the Liverpool City Region, Cheshire, Lancashire and Greater Manchester and recognises the importance of ensuring services are inclusive and accessible to all.

Working in collaboration with Recite Me, 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 at One Vision 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 internet can be an incredibly intimidating place for individuals with access barriers, and those lacking the tools they need to adequately understand or communicate are at a significant disadvantage. The Recite Me toolbar features include:

• Screen reading functionality, with text-to-speech options that read website content aloud.
• Multiple reading aids to enhance readability, such as text highlighting and a reading ruler.
• On-demand live translation feature that boasts over 100 languages including 65 text-to-speech.
• Styling options to adjust font size, colour, and style for optimal readability.

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 organisations provide accessibility tools online, those who face barriers can access information and services hassle-free. The digital world must be accessible for all.” 

Visit the One Vision Housing website and click ‘ACCESSIBILITY TOOLS’ on the toolbar to test the Recite Me tool.