30 September 2026
A new chapter for A2i: employee ownership We’re proud to share a new chapter in A2i’s story: A2i is now an employee-owned company. Founded by Susie Fisher in 1999, A2i has always been built around its people and the values of equality, fairness and respect. Employee ownership gives our team a greater voice in the …
22 July 2026
Assistive technology helps millions of people access websites, documents and digital information independently. According to RNIB, over two million people in the UK are living with sight loss, making digital accessibility more important than ever. While many people associate accessibility solely with screen readers, these are just one of many tools used to access digital …
1 June 2026
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 …
27 May 2026
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 …
29 April 2026
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 …
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. …
