SERI PROVIDES AN INCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE ONLINE - Sonora Environmental Research Institute, Inc.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 13, 2023

Media Contact:
Rachel Spitz
Program Manager
SERI
(520) 308-8462
rspitz@seriaz.org

Tucson, AZ – We now provide an inclusive online experience to enable website visitors to access online content and services barrier-free.

As part of our diversity and inclusion strategy, website visitors are now able to access a wide range of accessibility and language support tools to customize their digital experience through Recite Me assistive technology.

Being able to offer an inclusive experience is essential to support over 25% of the population who may encounter barriers when exploring our website due to having a disability, learning difficulty, visual impairment, or if they speak English as a second language.

The Recite Me assistive toolbar on our SERI website includes screen reading functionality, multiple reading aids, customizable styling options, an on-demand live translation feature that boasts over 100 languages including 65 text-to-speech and styling options.

Rachel Spitz, Program Manager commented, “Here at SERI accessibility is extremely important to us. We are committed to ensuring our community and participants in our programs can access information, education and resources in a way that best meets their individual needs. Diversity and inclusion are at the forefront of our nonprofit plan in 2023, so we are incredibly proud to be able to provide Recite Me’s innovative assistive technology across our website.”

The internet can be an incredibly intimidating place for those with access barriers, and those lacking the tools they need to adequately understand or communicate are at a significant disadvantage.

Ross Linnett Recite Me’s Founder and CEO commented, “It is important to provide an inclusive online experience, where everyone can use our digital world in a way in which best suits their needs. As more organizations provide accessibility tools online, those who face online barriers can access information and services hassle-free. The digital world must be accessible for all.”

To explore our accessibility support tool, visit our SERI website and click the blue accessibility circular button at the bottom-right corner of our website.