A2i Blog

1 June 2026

Meet Alison, our Easy Read Transcriber

This month, we’re introducing Alison, one of our Easy Read transcribers, who joined the team in April 2026. Based in a small hamlet in South Ayrshire, Scotland, Alison works remotely creating Easy Read documents that help make information clearer and more accessible. When she’s not working, you’ll often find her reading, exploring museums, hunting for …

Alison stands smiling in a bright room, wearing a black blouse with large white polka dots. Behind her is a wooden shelving unit displaying a collection of vintage cameras and camera accessories, reflecting her interest in photography. A framed photograph hangs on the wall beside the shelf. The setting has a warm, personal feel and is well lit with natural light.

27 May 2026

Making Information Accessible Through Audio

Accessible communication is about more than just providing information – it’s about making sure people can access and understand it in a way that works for them. For many people, audio can provide a more flexible, comfortable and accessible alternative to printed text. Whether someone is blind or visually impaired, has dyslexia, experiences screen fatigue …

Studio microphone with headphones hanging on the stand against a warm orange background.

29 April 2026

Making Music Accessible: Large Print Music Transcription

When you think of large print, you might picture simple text enlargement. But for musicians with visual impairments, it’s far more complex than that. Large print music, also known as Modified Stave Notation (MSN), involves carefully reconstructing a piece of music so that it’s clear, balanced, and readable, while keeping every musical element in its …

Close-up of a piano keyboard with a sheet of printed music resting across the keys. The focus is on the musical notation, with black notes and staff lines clearly visible, while the piano keys beneath are slightly out of focus.

30 March 2026

Working Together for Accessibility: A2i and RNIB

At A2i, accessibility has always been at the heart of what we do. So, when the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) approached us about supporting with their personal transcription service, it felt like a wonderful natural step in a relationship that has been growing quietly in the background for many years. A2i and …

RNIB logo in black letters with a pink underline on a white background.

18 March 2026

Easy Read Documents: Who Benefits and Why They Matter

When organisations talk about accessibility and inclusive communication, Easy Read documents are often mentioned. But who actually benefits from Easy Read, and when should organisations provide information in this format?  Easy Read documents are designed to make written information easier to understand. By combining clear language, thoughtful design, and supportive images, Easy Read helps people who may struggle …

An individual holding a large white booklet open. The front cover of the booklet has bold black text reading “Easy Read.” The person is shown from the upper body, wearing a dark outer layer over a bright top.

11 February 2026

Meet Admin Assistant, Maisie!

Maisie joined A2i at the beginning of November 2025 and has quickly become a key part of the team. Her role is wonderfully varied – from proofreading and formatting to scanning and embossing. It’s a hands-on position that keeps her busy, and no two days are ever quite the same. We caught up with Maisie …

26 January 2026

Why Braille Maths Matters: A Guide to Making Maths Inclusive

Maths is everywhere, in our daily lives, education, and work. But for people who are blind or visually impaired, accessing maths can be so much more complicated than reading words on a page. Maths is a highly visual subject, filled with symbols, shapes, fractions, and equations that depend on spacing and layout to make sense. …

Hands gently resting on and reading raised Braille dots on an open book.

10 December 2025

Meet transcriber, Amelia!

Meet Amelia, one of the friendly faces behind our Easy Read team and part of our marketing crew. Since joining A2i back in 2022, she’s made her mark by shaping a role that plays to her strengths – from producing Easy Read content to leading our Easy Read User Group and working closely with people …

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6 October 2025

Are subtitles enough or do I need a BSL video?

Subtitles are everywhere. From Netflix to YouTube, training videos to social media clips, we’re used to seeing words appear on screen to support spoken content. They’re a valuable accessibility tool, but are subtitles always enough? For many people who are deaf or hard of hearing, subtitles provide vital access. They also benefit non-native speakers, people …

A woman is speaking in an NHS video with subtitles that read, “Listening with curiosity and understanding someone else’s perspective.” A British Sign Language interpreter is shown in bottom right corner of the screen against a blue background.
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