Word360 | Accessible Formats: Easy Read, Braille & BSL Video

Easy Read

Simplified written information for people with learning difficulties or limited English.

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Braille

Documents and contracts translated into Braille, fast turnaround available.

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British Sign Language Video

Written content, translated into pre-recorded BSL video, for anyone who reads BSL rather than English text.

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Large Print

Documents resized and reformatted for readers with low vision, typically in 18-point font or larger, with layout simplified for easier scanning.

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Audio

Written content converted into clear spoken audio, for people who are blind, have low vision, or simply find listening easier than reading.

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Every Format, One Provider

Easy Read, BSL Video, and Braille, managed through one relationship, not several separate suppliers.

Understandable, Not Just Compliant

Every format checked by someone who understands how it's actually used, not just written to tick a box.

Fast Turnaround

Accessible formats delivered quickly, so access isn't delayed on top of everything else.

What are accessible formats?

Accessible formats, sometimes called alternative formats, are versions of information that people with sensory, cognitive or learning needs can use. They include Easy Read, Braille, British Sign Language video, large print and audio.

Which accessible format should I choose?

It depends on who your audience is. Easy Read uses simple words and images for people who find written text hard to follow. Braille is for people who read by touch. British Sign Language video is for d/Deaf people whose first language is BSL. Large print helps people with sight loss who can still read text, and audio suits people who prefer to listen. Many organisations offer several, so tell us who you are trying to reach and we will advise.

Am I legally required to provide accessible formats?

Many organisations have duties under the Equality Act 2010 to make reasonable adjustments, so disabled people can access information in a way that works for them. In health and adult social care in England, the Accessible Information Standard also applies. What applies to you depends on your sector, and we can help you work out what you need. This is general information, not legal advice.

Can you provide more than one format for the same document?

Yes, the same source content can be produced in multiple accessible formats as needed.