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Accessibility Statement
At South Essex College we constantly strive to make our services as accessible as possible and our website is no exception.
Built to meet government requirements by being fully W3C compliant, our website also includes additional functionality provided by Recite Me enabling all users to fully customise their experience in a way that best supports their needs.
How do I access the Recite Me toolbar?
You can open the Recite Me toolbar by clicking on the accessibility icon found in the top right corner on every page.
After you open Recite Me you will have access to a range of different options for customising how the website looks and how you can access the content.
Recite Me Features
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| Have the text on our website read aloud (including PDFs) |
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| Download the text as an MP3 file to play it where and when it suits you |
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| Change font and size |
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| Customise font and background colours |
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| Translate text into more than 100 different languages |
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| Access a fully-integrated dictionary and thesaurus |
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| Activate a host of different reading aids |
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| View the website as plain text |
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| View the Recite Me settings or reset the changes you've made |
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| Open user guide (User Guide ) |
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Why it's important
According to government statistics one in five people have a disability including those with common conditions like sight loss and dyslexia. Creating an accessible website is important in removing the barriers some may face.
Further support
If you have any questions about accessibility, would like to make a suggestion or report a problem you can contact us by emailing digital@southessex.ac.uk
