diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index d5ad35c..3b2656b 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ A javascript widget that allows someone to find a list of their representatives
 
 USING THE WIDGET
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-Place the code on to your server where it is publicly accessable.
+Place the code on to your server where it is publicly accessible.
 
 Edit `init.search1.js` to reflect the proper settings.