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New Jersey League of Conservation Voters

The New Jersey League of Conservation Voters (NJLCV) is a statewide political voice for the environment dedicated to safeguarding natural resources, now and for future generations.

The New Jersey LCV provides the public, policymakers, and opinion leaders with sound, objective information encouraging strong, equitable, and environmentally just solutions.

Our Brief

About one-tenth of New Jersey residents live with one or more disability and can often face barriers like inaccessible websites. This prevents some from being able to access information about projects and programs that may affect them or their community.

As a part of the New Jersey LCV Common Agenda, the New Jersey League of Conservation Voters pushed for the state to adopt the New Jersey Voter Empowerment Act (New Jersey Voting Rights Act) and implementation of Recite Me Accessibility and Language Tolls to help improve access at the polls to limited English proficient voters.

Our Solution

By implementing the Recite Me assistive toolbar across its platform, the New Jersey of Conservation Voters can provide screen reading options, styling and customization tools, reading aids, and an online translator in over 130 languages, including 65 text-to-speech voices.

To launch the tools on the NJLCV website, you can simply navigate to the ‘Accessibility icon’ button on the bottom right side of the page.

For all interested members of the public looking for information on campaigns, voting resources, and accommodations for individuals with physical disabilities and those with limited English proficiency, visit https://www.njlcvef.org/.

“As one of the most diverse states in the nation, with 1 million (12.5% of) residents who do not speak English as their primary language, New Jersey LCV welcomes everyone, regardless of what language they speak or their background, to be able to access information on environmental and voting issues. We recognize that every person has a right to access quality information and resources, so we are taking advantage of resources like Recite Me to provide an inclusive digital experience. With Recite Me, our residents, employees, and community members can interact and engage with our programming and services in a more inclusive way."