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It's great to see so many of our wonderful clients joining in with Neurodiversity Celebration Week 🎉

Today, on Neurodiversity Celebration Week we are celebrating the amazing organisations prioritising inclusion! 🫶 At Agenda Screening Services Ltd, inclusion isn't just a goal, it's a priority. As a trusted provider of recruitment solutions, they help businesses create smoother, more efficient, and stress-free hiring processes. In 2023, Agenda teamed up with Recite Me to boost accessibility. Since then, they have recorded: - Improved User Engagement - Increased Job Applications - Reduced Bounce Rates - Positive User Feedback Find out more in our latest blog post 👇 https://lnkd.in/eipneX6b #JobApplications #Inclusion #InclusiveRecruitment #Hiring #Diversity ALT Text: Slide 1: Text reads, Agenda Screening Increase User Engagement and Job Applications with Recite Me. The Agenda Logo sits above the text. Below the text is an image of 2 people smiling while using a laptop. Slide 2: Text reads, To create a more accessible and user-friendly experience, Agenda Screening integrated the Recite Me Toolbar into their website. Empowering users by giving them greater control over how they interact with content. The image over texts shows 2 people shaking hands and smiling. Slide 3: Text reads, Since implementing the Recite Me Toolbar, Agenda has observed increased user engagement with more time spent on their website and a reduction in bounce rates. Users are interacting more with job listings and application forms. Images above show 3 people working at desks, 2 of which are in a wheelchair. Slide 4: Text reads "We chose Recite Me because of its comprehensive accessibility tools, ease of integration, and positive reputation in the industry. Additonally, Recite Me's compliance with WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) and strong customer support reinforced our decision." Chris Withers, Managing Director, Agenda Screening Services. Slide 5: "As someone proud and open about being neurodiverse, it's fantastic to see tools like this being readily available to support inclusivity in the workplace." Nina Dobbie, Senior Team Leader, Agenda Screening Services. Below shows an image of the Recite Me Toolbar being used on the Agenda Screening website. Slide 6: Read the full blog on www.reciteme.com

This Week Marks Neurodiversity Celebration Week, a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences 🧠 What better way to kick it off than with a definition of neurodiversity from Prof. Amanda Kirby MBBS MRCGP PhD FCGI, an emeritus professor who is a qualified GP and has a PhD relating to emerging adulthood and neurodiversity. Follow this link for an introduction to neurodiversity 👇 https://lnkd.in/eGwTwaCg Do-IT Solutions #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #Neurodiversity #Neurodivergent #Inclusion Alt Text - Slide 1: Title reads 'What is Neurodiversity? with Amanda Kirby, CEO of Do-IT Solutions' alongside a headshot of Amanda smiling. Slide 2 - Two people sit together outdoors, one in a wheelchair. They smile warmly at each other. Text reads 'Neurodiversity is the way we think, move, process and act differently. We are all neurodiverse but some people have neurodivergent traits or conditions that move away from the social norm'. Slide 3 - Text reads 'Neurodivergent traits can be strengths such as being exceptionally creative, sport of being particularly adept at maths or writing'. Slide 4 - Text reads 'Neurodivergent traits are associated with conditions like: autism, dyscalculia, dyslexia, tourette syndrome, dyspraxia, ADHD, hyperlexia and cerebral palsy.' The list is displayed around an illustration of a brain. Slide 5 - Text reads 'To learn more about Neurodiversity with Amanda Kirby download our digital toolkit' and a QR code that links to this page https://lnkd.in/eMdMYCUU

Make sure you don’t miss this! It’s the perfect session for anyone interested in how innovation and technology are paving the way for the future of neurodiversity inclusion.

3 Easy WCAG Fixes to Make Your Website More Accessible! Improving web accessibility doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Small changes can make a big difference! Here are three easy WCAG fixes: - Alt Text on Images (WCAG 1.1.1) 📸 Add clear, descriptive alt text to ensure images are accessible to screen readers. - Colour Contrast (WCAG 1.4.3) 🎨 Check that text meets contrast ratio requirements: at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. - Page Structure (WCAG 2.4.2) 💻 Use clear, meaningful page titles to help users navigate your content with ease. Check out our blog to explore the 6 most common WCAG failures and how to fix them: https://lnkd.in/ekuk63Ah #Accessibility #WCAG #InclusiveWeb #DigitalInclusion Al text - Slide 1: Title reads '3 Easy WCAG Fixes' with subtext 'Swipe to get started' with an arrow illustration. Slide 2 - Title reads 'Alt Text On Images' with subtext '1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A) - Provide clear, descriptive text that conveys the image’s content.'. There is an illustration alt text next to an illustration of the Recite Me website. The incorrect subtext reads 'A screen', the correct subtext reads 'An illustration of a computer screen showing Recite Me's website'. Slide 3 - Title reads 'Colour Contrast' with subtext '1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA) - Maintain a minimum colour contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text'. Below are some examples of poor and good colour contrast combinations. Slide 4 - Title reads 'Page Structure' with subtext '2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A) - Ensure that web pages have descriptive and meaningful titles'. Below is an illustration showing a logical page structure with the home page at the top, down to About us down to Core Values and Meet the team. Slide 5 - Follow the link in the caption to explore common WCAG failures and how to fix them.

🚀 Introducing Recite Me’s New Toolbar Feature: Simplify Content! This powerful new tool automatically refines any text over 150 characters, transforming lengthy, complex content into clear, concise, and easy-to-digest information. ⭐ The benefits include: - Supporting Neurodivergent Users - Breaks down sentences and presents key information in a structured way. - Reducing Cognitive Load - Extracts key points, making content easier to absorb with less effort. - Improving the Screen Reader Experience - For users who rely on screen readers, simplified content eliminates redundant words, improves flow, and ensures key details stand out. Whether you’re navigating online barriers or prefer quick takeaways, Simplify Content makes digital reading smoother and more accessible. Learn more about how this feature works 👇 https://lnkd.in/e4G9DJ8B #NewFeature #AssistiveToolbar #Accessibility #ProductUpdate Video ALT Text: The Opening text reads 'Introducing Recite Me's Simplify Content' alongside the new toolbar icon, which is T in a blue square. The new screen has text that reads 'Our Newest Toolbar Feature!' and a laptop which has the Recite Me website open and launched. View zooms into the new toolbar feature, showing the paragraphs go from long to short and simple. The text above reads, 'Automatically simplifies any content over 150 characters. The closing screen reads 'Find out more about the Recite Me toolbar - https://lnkd.in/eFYQdndg

Enhancing Accessibility at Woburn Safari Park! 🦁 Woburn Safari Park has taken a step forward in digital inclusivity by integrating the Recite Me Assistive Toolbar. Now, visitors of all abilities can easily access information, book tickets, and explore the park online, independently. In the last 12 months, Woburn Safari Park has seen: - Fewer Accessibility Support Requests - 13,900 unique users using the Recite Me Toolbar - The translation tool used to change content into Albanian, Arabic & Greek Read the full blog post here 👇 https://lnkd.in/e6hcj2jd #DigitalAccessibility #Diversity #Inclusion #AssistiveToolbar ALT Text - Slide 1: Text reads, Woburn Safari Park Lower Digital Accessibility Support Requests with Recite Me. Mock-up of the Recite Me toolbar being used on the Woburn Safari Park website. Slide 2: Text reads: With Recite Me, Woburn Safari Park has enabled all visitors to access information and book tickets independently, reducing support requests and enhancing the visitor experience. Slide 3: Text reads: “We are dedicated to creating a seamless journey for our safari visitors. From the moment someone lands on our website to the day they explore our park.” Natasha Kyle, Head of Education & Customer Liaison, Woburn Safari Park Slide 4: Text reads: “The Recite Me toolbar has helped us to prioritise supporting our visitors in a way that works for their individual needs. This has led to fewer digital accessibility barriers faced by our website visitors. Easing pressure on support teams.” Abigail Crowley, Leisure Marketing Manager, Woburn Safari Park Slide 5: Text reads: To read the full story on our website, follow the link in the text

📆 Next week, John Abbott, Head of Product at Recite Me, will be speaking on a panel for Neurodiversity Celebration Week. Led by Prof. Amanda Kirby MBBS MRCGP PhD FCGI, he’ll be joined by Theo Smith and Michael Vermeersch to discuss how innovation and technology can shape the future of neurodiversity inclusion 🚀 It’s set to be a great conversation with plenty of insight and real-world examples. Sign up now to be part of it!

Tomorrow is International Women’s Day! 💜 The 8th of March is a time to celebrate the achievements of women everywhere and recognise the progress still to be made. This year’s theme, #AccelerateAction, reminds us of our shared responsibility to break down bias, challenge stereotypes, and create a more inclusive world. Together, we can build a future where every woman is empowered, valued, and celebrated. 🌍✨ #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025 #Inclusion

Exciting news! The brand-new ODEON Cinemas Group Careers website features the Recite Me Assistive Toolbar! 🎬 From the very first click, job seekers of all abilities can enjoy a smooth and accessible application journey. Whether it's using the Recite Me screen reader, reading aids, styling options, or translation tools, ODEON is ensuring everyone has the support they need! We caught up with Emma Edwards, Senior Manager - Support Office Recruitment & Experience, at ODEON Cinema to discover what inspired their decision to work with Recite Me in making their recruitment process more inclusive 🙌 Read the full case study here: https://lnkd.in/eX9Nz-y3 #InclusiveWebsite #Recruitment #Accessibility #ODEONCinemas #NewWebsite #Diversity