30 May 2019
Making Maths accessible with Liverpool Hope University Customer: Liverpool Hope University A2i services: E-text versions of degree level Maths with tactile diagrams Summary: A2i provides Braille, tactile and E-text versions of course materials so a visually impaired student studying BA Mathematics has equal access to a university education. How we can help A2i has been …
30 May 2019
The Postal Museum – transforming their visitor experience Customer: The Postal Museum Services provided by A2i: Braille, Large Print, tactile maps, and Large Print maps. Hannah Smith, Community Learning Officer, at The Postal Museum, comments: “A2i gave us useful advice and were helpful in producing large print and braille guides specifically tailored to both our …
10 December 2018
Braille is an incredible reading and writing system, invented by Frenchman Louis Braille. Louis Braille was born on January 4th, 1809, so every year on that day we celebrate World Braille Day. The day recognises the contribution Braille makes to blind and visually impaired people around the world. Great thing about Braille Braille enables blind …
12 June 2018
“No thanks, we don’t need your accessibility services – we don’t have any blind customers…” As a company devoted to making information accessible to people who are blind and visually-impaired, this is something we hear quite a lot. And, to be honest, it’s a little frustrating. Businesses and services should understand that customers often don’t ask …
11 November 2017
Reach all your print-disabled students What steps can you take to reach all your print-disabled students and potential students? Making sure your prospectus and open day brochures are available in alternative formats is the first stage in widening participation for students who are visually impaired or otherwise print-disabled. Taking the initiative and having these documents already …