Languages & Accessibility
How to change the way this website looks, have it read aloud, or read it in another language.
Using this website
We want this website to be usable by as many people as possible, however you choose to read or use it.
You can use the website with a keyboard, a screen reader and the accessibility settings on your own device. You can also change the size, appearance and way that information is presented.
If something does not work for you, please tell us. We would rather know.
Accessibility tools
This website includes the Recite Me accessibility toolbar. It gives you different ways to change how the website looks and sounds without installing anything on your device.
Select the Accessibility Tools button to open Recite Me.
Reading the page
You can:
- have website content read aloud
- change the reading speed and voice
- download selected text as audio to listen to later
- view a page in a simpler text-only format
Changing how the website looks
You can:
- make text larger or smaller
- change the font and spacing
- change text, background and link colours
- magnify part of the page
Making reading easier
You can use:
- a reading ruler to help keep your place
- a screen mask to focus on one part of the page
- a dictionary to look up words without leaving the page
Reading in another language
Recite Me can translate website content into a wide range of languages. Many translated languages can also be read aloud.
If you need information in another language or format, please contact us.
Using your own accessibility settings
You do not have to use Recite Me.
You can continue to use the accessibility settings built into your browser or device, including larger text, zoom, high contrast settings and screen readers such as VoiceOver, TalkBack, NVDA and JAWS.
Your browser’s zoom controls are often the quickest way to make a page larger.
On Windows, use Ctrl and + or –.
On a Mac, use Command and + or –.
Accessibility standards
We aim to make this website as accessible as possible and to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2, Level AA.
We will continue to review the website as it develops and make improvements where we identify barriers to access.
Tell us if something is not working
If you have difficulty using any part of this website, or you need information in a different format, please contact us:
SERICC – Rape and Sexual Abuse Specialist Service
The Hall
West Street
Grays
Essex
RM17 6LL
Email: sericc@sericc.org.uk
Accessibility information reviewed: October 2026