30 June 2021
Here’s some useful information about BSL, BSL interpreters, BSL videos and the many reasons to get them. More information can also be found on the BSL page on A2i’s website. 1. What is BSL? BSL means British Sign Language. It is a visual way of communicating used by deaf people to talk to each other. …
7 May 2021
A2i are really pleased to be expanding our BSL videos service. Although lots of people know what BSL is (British Sign Language), not many people know about the different types of video you can get, and what they are used for. BSL videos help you make your information accessible to all deaf and hard-of-hearing British …
4 November 2020
Many offices are shut during the pandemic, and the way organisations are sending out information is changing rapidly for many, but remember that the Equality Act 2010 still applies and your documents need to be accessible. Commercial and private organisations who supply documents such as bills and magazines/journals that customers have subscribed to, need to …
25 September 2020
A2i can transcribe your documents so your courses are accessible for disabled students. Large Print – Braille – Tactile Diagrams – eText & Accessible PDF’s – Audio – BSL videos COVID-19 A lot has changed for students and staff over the last few months, but there are still students with disabilities who need accessible course material, letters, and prospectuses – plus the …
28 July 2020
Many places are now re-opening, and after much work to create a safe environment it’s time to communicate new procedures to your employees, volunteers, customers and visitors. Are you making sure you’re communicating to everyone? In almost every sector, management have carried out Risk Assessments and made many changes to ensure safety is prioritised. No-one wants …
26 May 2020
Information is essential to us all right now. But with companies hunkering down and working tirelessly just to stay afloat, are alternative formats dropping to the bottom of the priority list? And is that OK? We all need to protect our staff, clients and customers. Businesses are being forced to make very difficult decisions and …
20 May 2020
As more and more people use social media, it’s important to think about accessibility. Natalia Morse has some suggestions of how to do this. Social media is inescapable! It seems that everyone is using Twitter and Facebook to stay in contact, including businesses. For a sighted person, accessing and navigating these sites seems straightforward, but …
2 April 2020
A2i can help you stay in touch with your customers with a disability even if they can’t leave their house (and if you / we can’t either!) For people in isolation, communication is vital. Online or emailed information is proving invaluable at a time when offices are manned by less staff. You can …
2 April 2020
Are you offices closed? Are you worried about receiving documents from A2i and then sending them on to your customers? There’s no need to worry – A2i can help you… We know that many people are working from home now, as advised by the government. Some of your offices may already have closed, and the …
30 March 2020
We want to take this opportunity to let all our customers know that A2i are open and accepting work as normal during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. All transcription services available Fast turnaround times, as always The same friendly, professional service from our staff A2i have been preparing for this situation, and we are …
