Accessibility Statement
Achilles International is committed to providing a fully accessible website experience on www.achillesinternational.org for all users of assistive technologies such as screen reading software, screen enlargement software and alternative keyboard input devices.
This is an on-going process and Achilles International is currently reviewing all website areas and is implementing the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.0/2.1, level AA standard on all page content and elements of Achilles International’s website. Achilles International uses assistive technology to periodically conduct testing of the website in order to ensure full compliance to WCAG 2.0/2.1 Level AA. If any users of assistive technologies are experiencing any difficulties in using the website please do not hesitate to contact us via e-mail at: info@achillesinternational.org or by phone at (212) 354-0300.
Recite Me Web Accessibility and Language Toolbar
Recite Me is cloud-based software that lets visitors view and use our website in a way that works best for them. We’ve added the Recite Me 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 four people in the U.S. who have a disability, including those with vision loss and dyslexia, access our website in the way that suits them best. It also meets the needs of Achilles’ wide chapter network around the world and the one in five people in the U.S. who speak a language other than English at home by translating our web content into over 100 different languages.
How do I access the Recite Me toolbar?
You can open the Recite Me language and accessibility toolbar by clicking on “Accessibility & Language Options” in the top right corner of the navigation bar. This appears in the navigation bar on every page of our website as well as in a circular floating button on the bottom left of every page.
After you click on the “Accessibility & Language Options” button, the Recite Me toolbar opens and displays a range of different options for customizing the way the website looks and ways you can interact with the content.
How does Recite Me help me access this website?
Recite Me helps people access our website and customize the content in a way that works best for them.
The Recite Me toolbar has a unique range of functions. You can use it to:
Read website text aloud (including PDFs)
Download the text as an MP3 file to play it where and when it suits you
Change font sizes and colors
Customize background-color
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.
Where can I find support for Recite Me?
If you have any questions about Recite Me you can contact us by email at info@reciteme.com or call us at +1 (571) 946-4068.