30 March 2026
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 …
18 March 2026
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 …
11 February 2026
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 …
4 February 2026
Over the past few months, there’s been growing conversation about the future of Braille music in the UK, its availability and how it’s produced. At A2i, we welcome that discussion as it highlights something we care deeply about: ensuring that music remains accessible to blind and partially sighted musicians of all ages and abilities. We …
26 January 2026
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. …
10 December 2025
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 …
6 October 2025
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 …
6 August 2025
We’re (again) very excited to announce another new joiner to the A2i team, welcome Nick! We asked Nick Wood a few questions about his role and what he likes to do outside of work: What is your role at A2i? Mostly transcribing maths into Braille and producing tactile diagrams so far. What …
9 July 2025
We’re very excited to announce that Judi has joined the A2i team! We asked Judi a few questions about her role and what she likes to do outside of work: What is your role at A2i? I transcribe text and music into large Print. What do you like about working for A2i? …
18 June 2025
You’ve definitely heard of Easy Read before but you’re not entirely sure what that entails, who it is for or what it looks like. Then you’ve landed in the right place, in this blog, you’ll be able to test your knowledge and find out more about the format which is in really high demand. First …
