Founded with a mission to provide critical support to survivors of domestic violence, The Crisis Center for South Suburbia (CCSS) has been a beacon of hope and empowerment in Illinois for years. As the need for support evolves, so too does the center’s approach to ensuring everyone has access to the vital resources they need to live free from abuse.
CCSS works with clients to offer holistic, victim-centered services voluntarily. Services focus on safety-related empowerment and are available 24 hours a day, 365 days of a year, and free of charge. They also offer support to clients to develop internal tools to work towards safety and to know how to access available support in the community
In an age where information and assistance are increasingly digital, accessibility is more than just a convenience—it’s a lifeline.
Accessibility is at the heart of CCSS’s mission. Recognizing that survivors often face multiple barriers—whether due to physical disabilities, language barriers, or learning difficulties—the Center is taking steps to ensure its online resources are accessible to everyone.
This includes implementing the Recite Me accessibility and language toolbar on their website, which allows survivors to find the support and resources they need online.
Jason Lane, Director of Marketing and Communications at Crisis Center for South Suburbia shared, “At the Crisis Center for South Suburbia, we are committed to ensuring accessibility through our website and technology, empowering survivors with vital information at their fingertips.
“We believe that accessibility can be a lifesaving bridge, connecting individuals to the resources and support they desperately need to live free from domestic violence.”
The Crisis Center for South Suburbia website now offers Recite Me tools to remove barriers for those who need assistance. Visitors to the site can use features such as screen readers, customizable text sizing and color contrast, translation services in over 100 languages, and other reading aids that help individuals tailor their experience according to their needs.
We are privileged to have the Crisis Center for South Suburbia on board and you can try out the toolbar by clicking on the Accessibility Options button in the header section on the Center’s website.
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.
