NextStep Provides an Inclusive Experience Online

NextStep Domestic Violence Project now provides an inclusive online experience to enable website visitors to access online content and services barrier-free.

As part of NextStep’s diversity and inclusion strategy, website visitors are now able to access a wide range of accessibility and language support tools to customize their digital experience through Recite Me assistive technology.

“Being able to offer an inclusive experience is essential to support over 20% of the population who may encounter barriers when exploring our website due to having a disability, learning difficulty, visual impairment or if they speak English as a second language,” stated Dorathy Martel, Executive Director. “Accessibility is extremely important to us.”

The Recite Me assistive toolbar on NextStep’s website (nextstepdvproject.org)  includes screen reading functionality, multiple reading aids, customizable styling options, and an on-demand live translation feature that boasts over 100 languages including 35 text-to-speech and styling options. 

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

To explore NextStep’s accessibility support tool, visit nextstepdvproject.org and click the “Accessibility” link at the upper right section of the home page.