Wood County Board of Developmental Disabilities (WCBDD) now provides 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 the WCBDD 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.

Charese Botjer, Communications and Community Engagement Manager stated, “Here at Wood County Board of Developmental Disabilities, accessibility and inclusivity is extremely important to us. We are committed to ensuring individuals with all abilities can access information and services in a way that best meets their unique and individual needs.”

"Diversity and Inclusion are at the forefront of our business development plan each year, 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 website at www.woodcountydd.org and click the blue circle icon on the bottom right corner.