This festive season, Newcastle’s Centre for Life is giving the gift of inclusion by adopting the Recite Me assistive toolbar on its website, ensuring inclusion for everyone, regardless of abilities.
As a local client, with a packed schedule of festive activities, including ice skating, festive workshops, and visits to Santa, Life anticipates a surge in website traffic with visitors eager to book experiences. Recognising that the website is often the first interaction visitors have with Life, they wanted to ensure they provided an inclusive and welcoming experience from the start.
The Recite Me toolbar offers a variety of assistive features such as text-to-speech functionality, customisable styling options, and language support. This suite of tools ensures that everyone can interact with the site comfortably and independently, reflecting Life’s mission to make every visitor feel valued and supported.
Digital Marketing Manager at the International Centre for Life, Nathan Wadwell, told us, “We had seen Recite Me used on other sites and were impressed by the breadth of features for a range of needs. We felt this fit in with our efforts to be as accessible as possible for as many people as we can.”
Since implementing the Recite Me toolbar, Life has improved the online experience for all visitors, reducing the need for additional support and empowering users to navigate the site in ways that suit them best.
- A festive fun day out at Life which includes a journey to the North Pole, creating your own unique 3D Christmas tree and the under-7s Play Zone.
- Outdoor ice skating, a magical festive experience for all ages.
- Festive workshops include making your own jewellery, designing your own glass pane and much more!
As the holiday season brings joy and connection, it also calls for inclusivity. By ensuring their website is accessible and welcoming, the Centre for Life sets an example of embracing diversity and making everyone feel seen and respected online.
Want to make your website more inclusive this holiday season? Explore our festive Dos and Don’ts and book a demo of the Recite Me toolbar. Join thousands of organisations, including Alnwick Castle, Delfont Mackintosh Theatres, and Everyone Active, in prioritising accessibility and inclusion for all.
Kickstart your accessibility journey with Recite Me
Act today to ensure your website is accessible and compliant with the latest WCAG standards. Get started on your website accessibility strategy by working through the following action points:
- Contact our team for more advice about WCAG standards and Accessibility best practices.
- Find out more about the Recite Me Web Accessibility Checker.
- Schedule a free demonstration to learn how our technology can help you.
- Run a free scan of your website for WCAG 2.1 AA compliance.
- Try our assistive toolbar on your website.
