Tag: accessibility

30 March 2026

Working Together for Accessibility: A2i and RNIB

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 …

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18 March 2026

Easy Read Documents: Who Benefits and Why They Matter

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 …

An individual holding a large white booklet open. The front cover of the booklet has bold black text reading “Easy Read.” The person is shown from the upper body, wearing a dark outer layer over a bright top.

10 December 2025

Meet transcriber, Amelia!

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 …

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6 October 2025

Are subtitles enough or do I need a BSL video?

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 …

A woman is speaking in an NHS video with subtitles that read, “Listening with curiosity and understanding someone else’s perspective.” A British Sign Language interpreter is shown in bottom right corner of the screen against a blue background.

18 June 2025

Easy Read – All you need to know

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 …

two documents - one original form with lots of information is crossed out with a red cross, the other one a more simple and visual version (Easy Read) has a green tick on it.

9 June 2025

How to make your Social Media accounts accessible

By Talia Morse   With the rise of the use of so many new social media and networking sites, all offering different features, we’ve written an updated guide to making your posts online as accessible as they can be for everyone! We will take a look at the accessibility side of some key features such …

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19 May 2025

What people think about AI in the Accessibility Industry

A few months ago, we asked our customers and consumers to share their views on Artificial Intelligence in relation to accessibility. We were keen to understand how the impact of AI is perceived and if people have already taken it on board. So let’s dive in and see what our respondents answered on this very …

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1 May 2025

A2i’s new staff member – Introducing Elle

Elle joined the A2i team in September 2024. Elle is originally from Brighton and moved to Bristol when she started Uni in 2019. Before joining our team she was a secondary school teacher and really enjoyed working with children and making a difference in their life. Since joining, Elle has acquired some new skills in …

A photo of Elle on a beach on a sunny day, with a big pier in the background. Elle is wearing black jeans and a blue and white checked shirt, and sunglasses. She is smiling at the camera

27 January 2025

Top tips: employing someone with a disability

In this article we’ll explain what you need to know about employing someone with a disability, as well as tell you about personal experience from both the employer’s and employee’s points of view. A2i has experience of working with people with disabilities for many years, and so we’ve summarised the main things you need to …

Susie (employer) has a print booklet, Dave (employee) is reading a Braille booklet. They are at a meeting table.
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