The Braille Alphabet
A brief description of how Braille is displayed, with information about the Braille alphabet, numbers and sizing.
Download The Braille Alphabet (pdf)Resources, guides & products
Since A2i was founded in 1999, we’ve built up a wealth of practical knowledge about accessible formats and how to make information more accessible.
Explore A2i’s practical guides to accessible formats. Learn how to create your own Large Print, download tips for making meetings and events accessible, and browse our other resources. You can also find information about buying our Braille factsheets and bookmarks.
Resources and guides
The Accessible Information Standard – what it is and what you need to do
If you are publicly funded and an NHS or adult health or social care organisation you are legally required to follow the Accessible Information Standard, which has been in force in the UK since the 1st August 2016.
Download The Accessible Information Standard – what it is and what you need to do (pdf)
Top 5 ways of producing Braille
How is Braille made?
Download Top 5 ways of producing Braille (pdf)
Braille v technology
Is Braille still needed?
Download Braille v technology (pdf)
A2i Easy Read Sample
A sample of a completed Easy Read document with bespoke styling for the customer.
Download A2i Easy Read Sample (pdf)
Alternative Formats – Top Facts
Infographic with stats about Braille, Large Print and Audio
Download Alternative Formats – Top Facts (pdf)
10 top tips – meeting a person who is blind
Some suggestions to ensure you are helpful and respectful when meeting any visually impaired person
Download 10 top tips – meeting a person who is blind (pdf)
Tips for creating an Access Guide for your Event
Putting together an access guide for your event – with details of the accessibility measures you have in place – is a great way to let your attendees know how they can benefit
Download Tips for creating an Access Guide for your Event (pdf)
Guidelines for producing Large Print in-house
We give away our experts' best tips on how to produce your own Large Print in-house
Download Guidelines for producing Large Print in-house (pdf)Products
We also sell some products via Amazon. Please click on any of the items below to take you to the item directly on Amazon.
Braille Activity Sheet with Braille Alphabet Bookmark
This is an excellent pack for kids who are (or will be!) fascinated by Braille, and will encourage them to think about accessibility in the world around them and how blind people read by touch.
Braille activity sheet & bookmark combo pack available to order from Amazon
Braille Keyboard Covers
A2i's Braille keyboard cover - a fantastic way to turn a standard keyboard into a Braille keyboard. A2i has used our years of experience to design a flexible moulded Braille keyboard cover, also known as a Braille keyboard protector.
Braille keyboard cover available to order from Amazon
Braille Bookmarks
These bookmarks provide a handy reference for the Braille alphabet. An excellent tool for anyone interested in Braille, they also complement our Braille Activity Sheets.
Braille bookmark available to order from Amazon
Braille Activity Sheets
These fun activity sheets are full of Braille facts and feature real 3-D Braille. With the help of an army of ladybirds and a hidden message from our dotty leopard, our activity sheets are designed using original artwork to create a fun and engaging learning exercise.
Braille activity sheet available to order from Amazon