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A2i make information accessible to disabled people: those who are blind/visually-impaired, and other others who are unable to read printed text. Tweets by Alice

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Happy 25th birthday to us!

Lots has happened in the alternative formats sector in 25 years, so stay tuned for our birthday celebrations!

#A2iTurnsTwentyFive #CompanyBirthday

Watch our new A2i promotional video https://t.co/8mOnPhRmBv

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Blind artist Clarke Reynolds (Mr Dot) used over 8,000 coloured Braille dots to portray boxer Lewis Williams’s gold medal win. The artwork tells a story through touch and sight and supports the hospice that cared for Williams’s father.

https://t.co/slv79BpAdV

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Today is International Day of Sign Languages!

More than 300 sign languages are used worldwide, each with its own grammar and structure.

Our professionally translated and presented BSL videos help make information more accessible to Deaf BSL users - https://t.co/FzLXgSUH4X

#BSL

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This week is International Week of Deaf People (21st - 27th September).

The theme is “Declaring Deaf People’s Human Rights”, celebrating Deaf identity and culture and championing equal access – including access to information and services in BSL.

https://t.co/5mVuPJPVVV

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Congratulations to Ivan Rodriguez Deb, who has been crowned world champion at the World Blind Tennis Championships!

Ivan won every match in his B4 category without dropping a single set.

An incredible achievement after nearly a decade of hard work.

https://t.co/FC0BczD8U7

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How is Braille Music created? It starts with technology, but it doesn’t end there.

Digital tools convert notation into Braille. Our specialists review every line for accuracy and clarity.

Automation supports the process. People ensure the quality.

https://t.co/FhFxqjXJBU

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Positive news for accessible travel!

From the 1st April 2027, disabled bus pass holders in England will be able to travel for free at any time of day - removing the current weekday restrictions.

Around one million people could benefit from the change.

https://t.co/7EJUPDGOGv

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A pilot scheme is transforming 20-week ultrasound scans into tactile models, enabling parents and family members with sight loss to feel the shape of their baby.

A wonderful example of accessibility creating inclusion in life’s most meaningful moments.

https://t.co/e7pC9SVsaj

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Braille music lets blind and partially sighted musicians read music through touch - using the same six-dot Braille cell to represent pitch, rhythm and expression.

Clear layout = true independence.

Find out more https://t.co/FhFxqjXJBU

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A2i is now employee-owned!

This exciting new chapter gives our team a greater voice in the business and a shared stake in A2i’s future.

Same team. Same values. Same commitment to accessibility. A new way of shaping our future together.

#EmployeeOwned #Accessibility

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Did you know A2i produces braille music?

We transform musical scores into accurate braille for blind and partially sighted musicians - from solo pieces to full orchestral works.

Every score is expertly checked for clarity and usability.

Find out more https://t.co/FhFxqjXJBU

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We’re Cyber Essentials Plus certified!

Our cybersecurity measures have been independently assessed against common cyber threats – giving our customers greater confidence in how we protect their information.

#CyberEssentialsPlus #CyberSecurity

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Accessibility is more than providing support, it's going the extra mile.

A BSL interpreter helped zoology graduate Chloe access complex scientific lectures by preparing specialist terminology in advance.

Accessibility makes equal participation possible.

https://t.co/OvrW2tBMaf

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Accessibility is about much more than screen readers.

Our latest blog explores the assistive technologies people use every day, including refreshable Braille displays, screen magnifiers, text-to-speech software and voice recognition.

https://t.co/NJFbfW6VYQ

#Accessibility

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Accessibility isn't just about compliance.

It's customer experience.
It's trust.
It's professionalism.

If people can't access your website or documents independently, they might leave before finding what they need.

Good accessibility is good customer service.

#Accessibility

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Assistive tech doesn't just help people use devices - it helps people communicate, learn, build relationships and live more independently.

Harchie's story is a reminder why disabled people must be involved in designing the technology they use every day.

https://t.co/n1qbYnypxg

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Could your website pass this accessibility check?

- Alt text
- Heading structure
- Keyboard navigation
- Descriptive links
- Colour contrast

Small improvements can make a big difference for people using assistive technology.

How many boxes can your website tick?

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Not everyone with visual impairment uses a screen reader.

Many people use screen magnification software to enlarge text, images & on-screen elements instead.

That's why websites and documents need to stay clear, readable & easy to navigate, even when zoomed in.

#Accessibility

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#EasyRead

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Earlier this year we created an Easy Read Welsh version of a digital safety guide for election candidates for a social enterprise.

Making important information accessible helps more people engage with and understand key issues.

"This is brilliant! Thank you so so so much!!"

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A PDF that looks great isn't always usable.

If it's untagged, scanned as an image or missing proper headings, people using screen readers or refreshable Braille displays may struggle to navigate it.

Accessible PDFs improve more than compliance, they improve customer experience.