19 July 2024
At A2i we’re celebrating our 25th birthday so we’re looking back at how accessibility and technology have changed over the last 25 years. From mobile phones to AAC devices, we want to talk about how modern technology has improved accessibility for disabled people. In 1999, as the millennium approached, there was a sense of society …
27 February 2024
Firstly, let’s talk about BSL. BSL stands for British Sign Language, and it’s a visual means of communication that includes gestures, facial expressions, and body language. According to Sense, BSL is the preferred language of around 87,000 people who are D/deaf. BSL is also used by many hard of hearing and hearing individuals. A BSL …
4 October 2023
Since July of this year, financial services organisations have been expected to follow new rules that govern how they should treat their customers, especially more vulnerable customers. If you are an organisation that offers financial services such as banking, insurance or investment, this is for you. We want to help you keep up to date …
19 January 2023
British Sign Language (BSL) is the first and most preferred language among the d/Deaf community. It consists of not just hand gestures, but also facial expressions, and body language. According to British Deaf Association (BDA), 151,000 UK citizens use BSL. But did you know that BSL is very different to English, with different grammar and …
21 November 2022
The importance of BSL videos British Sign Language (BSL) videos make your information accessible to d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing users. This enables independence, inclusion, and a modern solution for meeting the needs of the d/Deaf community. A2i believes that bespoke BSL videos with subtitles are the most accessible format for d/Deaf end users. To find out …
23 June 2022
If you have a form or survey, and you’re getting it transcribed into alternative formats such as Braille, Audio, Easy Read or British Sign Language video – that’s great. But have you thought about how people who read the Braille document, or listen to the audio, are going to respond? They can’t just fill in …
22 October 2021
BSL (British Sign Language) videos with subtitles are a really important way for you to communicate online with people who have hearing loss. Having a video on your website gives valuable, equal, access to information. But would you know the best way to communicate with someone with hearing loss if you met them face-to-face? Here …
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 …
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 …
