Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Accessible Printing Solutions
PIA has been pioneering accessible format production for over four decades, establishing itself as the UK's leading independent provider. Our expertise spans braille, large print, audio transcription, BSL, and tactile media, serving diverse sectors including education, healthcare, and finance. As an employee-owned business since 2024, we combine technical innovation with personalized service, ensuring every document meets rigorous accessibility standards.Our ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certifications underscore our commitment to quality and information security, while our board-level involvement with UKAAF shapes industry-wide best practices. With two operational sites and a team of specialists, we deliver tailored solutions for financial, legal, and educational materials, prioritizing inclusivity and client satisfaction.
Services
Braille Services
Large Print Services
Audio Services
BSL Services
Easy Read Services
Accessible PDFs
Highlights and features
- 40 years' experience in accessible format production
- ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified quality management systems
- Employee-owned business ensuring long-term sustainability
- Tailored document solutions for specific client requirements
- Secure data handling with Cyber Essentials Plus certification
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- ISO 27001
- Cyber Essentials Plus
- UKAAF
What people say
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Excellent customer service
Services
Braille Services
We convert text, maps, and diagrams into braille using advanced translation software and embossing technology. Our specialists produce materials on various tactile materials for blind and low-vision users. Documents undergo double quality checks to ensure accuracy and compliance with UKAAF standards.
Large Print Services
We enhance print materials through specialized formatting, font optimization, and contrast adjustments. Our large print solutions cater to individuals with visual impairments or reading difficulties, maintaining content integrity while improving readability through proportionate text enlargement techniques.
BSL Services
Our qualified BSL translators create video translations that convey complex information for Deaf users. We follow UKAAF guidelines to ensure cultural appropriateness and linguistic accuracy in all video content production for hearing-impaired audiences.
Accessible PDFs
We create screen-reader compatible digital documents with adjustable visual elements. Our accessible PDFs incorporate tagged content structures, alternative text descriptions, and navigational aids to meet WCAG 2.1 standards for users with visual or cognitive impairments.
Easy Read Services
We produce documents combining plain language with supporting images to aid comprehension for people with learning disabilities. Our specialists simplify complex information while retaining essential details through collaborative client consultations and iterative testing processes.
Questions
How do you ensure data security during document processing?
We maintain ISO 27001 certification with Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation, using Egnyte's secure platform featuring 256-bit encryption and GDPR-compliant data centres.
Do your services meet accessibility standards?
Yes, we actively shape industry standards through UKAAF board membership and hold ISO 9001 certification for braille and alternative format production.
What document formats can you transcribe?
We handle letters, exams, books, reports, ballot papers, signage, and more, converting them into braille, large print, audio, BSL, and accessible PDFs.
Can you provide multilingual transcription services?
We offer Welsh translation internally and partner for other languages, though we cannot proof-read content in non-English languages.
