Web accessibility statement

Here at St Luke's, we are committed to our work around Equality & Diversity and we want our online content to be accessible for all.

With this in mind, we have added the Recite Me web accessibility and language toolbar to our website to make it accessible and inclusive for as many people as possible.

The Recite Me toolbar means that users are able to:

Change colours, contrast levels, font type, size and colour
Zoom in up to 300% without the text spilling off the screen
Navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
Have the text on our website read out loud by a screen reader (including PDFs)
Download the text as an MP3 file to play it where and when it suits you
Translate text into more than 100 languages
Use the screen mask and ruler features to break down content into manageable chunks
Access a fully integrated dictionary and thesaurus

Why is this important?

Recite Me believes in accessibility for all, allowing everyone the opportunity to use the internet in the way that it is intended.

Recite Me's web accessibility and language toolbar is an innovative cloud-based software that lets visitors to our website view and use it in the way that works best for them.

It helps the one in five people in the UK 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.

We want to remove any barriers for the people of Sheffield accessing our care so Recite Me helps people to access our website to do the things they need to do.

How do I access the Recite Me toolbar?

You can open the Recite Me language and accessibility toolbar by clicking on the 'Accessibility tools' button at the top of our webpages.

This button now appears in the header on every page of our website.

If you are visiting on mobile, please tap the menu button at the top of the page and then tap the pink 'Accessibility tools' button at the bottom.

After you click the button, the Recite Me toolbar opens and displays a range of different options for customising how the website looks and how you can access the content.

You can find out more about how Recite Me works from the Recite Me user guide.

Recite Me banner

Recite Me user guide

Play Audio

Back: Rewind to the previous paragraph of text.

Play: Click the Play button to read the text aloud.

Forward: Skip forward to the next paragraph of text.

Colour, Ruler and Mask

Colour: Change the background, text, and link colours

Ruler: Click to enable the reading ruler

Screen Mask: Will create a letterbox for focused viewing of a section of the page

Margins, Plain Text Mode, and Download Audio

Text Mode: Remove images to view content in plain text mode

Margins: Change the text dimensions by narrowing the width of the text column

Download Audio: Highlight the text then click the button to download the text as an audio file

Text Options

Decrease: This will decrease the text size.

Font: You can change the font that displays on the page

Increase: This will increase the text size

Dictionary, Translation, and Magnifier

Dictionary: Highlight and click on this to view the definition of the word

Translation: Translate text into a different language

Magnifier: Click and drag the magnifying glass to magnify text on the screen.

Settings

Settings: Adjust your Recite Me toolbar settings

Reset: This will restore the default settings

User Guide: This will give you an overview of the Recite Me Toolbar Features

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to download anything to enable Recite Me?

No. Recite Me is cloud-based software so there is no need to install anything on your computer.

How do I launch the Recite Me Toolbar?

To launch the Recite Me Web accessibility toolbar, you will need to click on the 'Accessibility tools' button at the top of our page. This will then launch the toolbar, which will appear at the top of the page.

How Do I Disable the Auto Read?

To disable the auto read, you need to click on the button marked “Settings”. This will give you a list of 3 functions to choose from. You need to click on the bottom to the Right of the option marked “Autoplay” This will then disable auto-read.

Does Recite Me work across different operating systems and mobile devices?

Yes. Our software works on multiple devices and operating systems including Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, and Windows devices.

Can I save my Settings?

The Recite Me toolbar uses cookies to save user settings.

How do I change the Language?

To change the language of the website that you are viewing, you need to select the button marked “Languages”. This will then produce a drop-down list of all the languages that Recite offers. Find the language that you want from the list and press on it, the site will then be converted to that language.

How do I create an MP3?

To create an MP3, first, turn off the Autoplay option located within the settings button. Highlight the section of Text that you wish to create into an MP3. Once highlighted select the Download Audio button from the toolbar. You will then see a message telling you that your file is being created. Once created you will see the file appear ready at the bottom of the web page. You can now either listen to the file created or save it to a location of your choice.

How do I Turn Recite Me Off?

To close the Recite toolbar, simply click on the icon marked “Close” to the right of the Toolbar.

Why is Accessibility Important to Us?

Accessibility is important to us as it provides all users with equal access and opportunities, regardless of their individual circumstances. We are committed to online accessibility and this can be achieved with the use of the Recite Me Accessibility Checker and Assistive Toolbar.

Reporting accessibility problems with this website

We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page, or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, please email [email protected]

Futher help: Guides using our Accessibility Toolbar

Overview of the Recite Me Assistive Technology Toolbar:

Reading support provided by the Toolbar:

Styling options provided by the Toolbar:

Translation features provided by the Toolbar: