Accessibility Statement
This accessibility statement applies to East Sussex MSK Community Partnership.
The goal of this website is to guarantee the accessibility of its content and services for individuals with disabilities who require additional access support.
Resources have been dedicated to enhancing the website’s user-friendliness and accessibility, driven by the aligned mission with Recite Me that every individual deserves to experience and engage with digital content, equally.
Conformance status
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) define requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. This website aims to conform with WCAG 2.2 level AA.
Accessibility Efforts & Disclaimer
We remain dedicated to the ongoing enhancement of the accessibility of this website and services. This commitment is rooted in the belief that ensuring a smooth, inclusive, and unrestricted experience for individuals with disabilities is a shared ethical responsibility.
We are always striving to enhance the accessibility of all pages and materials on our website, it’s possible that some content has not yet been fully aligned with accessibility standards. This could be attributed to the fact that we may not have identified the most suitable fix to improve a user’s experience.
Reporting Accessibility Problems with this Website
We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of our website. If you encounter content that you cannot access, then please contact us and we will aim to provide you with an accessible alternative.
Any feedback we receive we aim to get back to you within a suitable time. (if a response is requested).
If you are not happy with how we have responded to the issue you have raised with us about the accessibility of our website, then please contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS). The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for ensuring websites meet accessibility standards.
Third-party content and functionality
We may make use of third-party resources that embed content on our website. Wherever possible we will ensure these are conformant.
Technical Information About this Website’s Accessibility
Our organisation is committed to making its website accessible to all visitors, in line with regional regulations and we aim for conformance with the WCAG 2.2 (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2) at level AA.
The ReciteMe Toolbar:
ReciteMe is an innovative cloud-based software that lets visitors to our website view and use it in the way that works best for them.
We have added the ReciteMe web accessibility and language toolbar to our website to make it accessible and inclusive for as many people as possible.
It helps the one in five people in the UK who have a disability, including those with common conditions like sight loss and dyslexia, to access this website in the way that suits them best.
It also meets the needs of the one in ten people in the UK who don’t speak English as their first language, by being able to translate our web content into over 100 different languages.
How do I access the ReciteMe toolbar?
You can open the Recite Me language and accessibility toolbar by clicking on the floating icon, also exampled at the top of this article, available on every page of our website.
After you click on the icon, the ReciteMe toolbar opens and displays a range of different options for customising how the website looks and how you can access the content.
How does ReciteMe help me access this website?
ReciteMe helps people to access our website to do the things they need to do, like find information about how to access our service by making complaints, access publications and read news.
The ReciteMe toolbar has a unique range of functions. You can use it to:
- Have the text on our website read aloud (including PDFs)
- Download the text as an MP3 file to play it where and when it suits you
- Change font sizes and colours
- Customise background colour
- Translate text into more than 100 different languages
- Access a fully integrated dictionary and thesaurus
You can find out more about how Recite Me works from the Recite Me user guide.
Can I get support with ReciteMe?
If you have any questions about Recite Me feel free to CONTACT US.