Watford Town Centre BID is taking a significant step forward in its commitment to digital inclusion by making its website fully accessible with the Recite Me Assistive Toolbar. This addition ensures that every website visitor, regardless of their individual needs, can browse, engage, and access online content without barriers.
Breaking down barriers online
With an estimated 1 in 4 people facing challenges online due to disabilities, learning differences, visual impairments, or language barriers, accessibility is no longer optional; it’s essential.
By implementing the Recite Me toolbar, Watford Town Centre BID is providing equal access to information and services for all visitors, helping to create a truly inclusive digital experience.
Key features of the Recite Me Assistive Toolbar
- Screen Reading Support: Assists visitors with visual impairments or cognitive differences.
- Reading Aids: Improve focus, comprehension, and retention.
- Customisable Styling: Users can adjust fonts, colours, and layouts to their preferences.
- Translation & Text-to-Speech: On-demand translation into over 100 languages, including 65 text-to-speech voices, ensures non-native English speakers can fully engage with content.
A commitment to inclusion
Kara Mesiano, Watford Town Centre BID Manager & Company Secretary, said: “We are delighted to deliver our Purple Tuesday 2025 commitment with our new addition to the watfordtowncentre.com website. We absolutely champion accessibility & inclusion in our town centre, and the Recite Me toolbar helps improve the online experience for locals visiting us digitally.”
Ross Linnett, Founder and CEO of Recite Me, added: “It’s inspiring to see Watford Town Centre BID leading by example in supporting online visitors. The internet should be for everyone, and by providing assistive tools online, Watford Town Centre BID is helping to create a more inclusive digital world where nobody is left behind.”
Try it yourself
Visitors to the watfordtowncentre.com can explore the new assistive support tools by clicking the accessibility button in the bottom right of the screen. From there, they can personalise their online journey to suit their individual needs.