Easy Read Services

Easy Read services that make information clear, simple and accessible

Helping you communicate with everyone through clear language, thoughtful design and inclusive formats

At VoiceBox, we believe accessibility starts with understanding. Our Easy Read services make complex information and designs easier to read and understand, without losing the meaning or intent of your message.

We translate your documents into Easy Read format, combining plain language, structured layouts, simple design and supportive imagery. Our design team uses professional DTP (desktop publishing) to create polished, compliant materials that meet accessibility best practices, including low colour vision design and other alternative formats. 

We make your content accessible across multiple formats — including editable Word files, accessible PDFs, and multimedia with subtitles, voiceovers and transcripts.

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  • 98% customer satisfaction
  • 220+ language pairs
  • End-to-end project management 
  • Rapid turnaround options 
  • Trusted by brands across industries
  • Full accessibility support 

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How our Easy Read services work

At VoiceBox, accessibility and clarity guide every stage of our Easy Read process.

We combine expert language adaptation with thoughtful design and DTP to ensure your information is truly inclusive and easy to understand.

  1. Review and plan: We start by reviewing your existing materials to understand your audience, goals and any legal or organisational accessibility requirements. It's always worth considering who the adaptation is for. 
  2. Translate into Easy Read format: Your materials can be adapted for clear structure and language. Each section is supported with meaningful imagery or icons that reinforce the message rather than distract from it.
  3. Design and DTP: Our design team applies accessible DTP (desktop publishing) techniques to make your content easy on the eye and simple to navigate. We can create low-colour-vision-friendly layouts, use high-contrast palettes, and keep designs uncluttered for maximum readability.
  4. Deliver in the format you need: We produce Easy Read materials in multiple formats, from editable Word documents and accessible PDFs to subtitled videos and transcripts for multimedia projects. This ensures your audience can engage with the content in the way that suits them best.
  5. Final accessibility review: Before delivery, every project is checked against recognised accessibility standards to make sure your content not only looks good but is genuinely inclusive.

 

Why choose VoiceBox for Easy Read

Easy Read and accessible design isn’t an afterthought, it’s part of our mission to make every piece of communication inclusive!

From simplifying language to designing for low-colour-vision users, we help you reach everyone with clarity and care.

Our DTP team focuses on clean layouts, clear structure and high-contrast, easy-to-read designs. Every image, heading and colour choice is there to support comprehension and inclusion. 

We also provide subtitles, captions, transcriptions, audio description and sign language interpreting, creating a consistent, accessible experience across every format.

 

 

 

They have always been helpful and friendly, no matter what deadlines we threw at them!

 

Want to go global with your content?

  • VoiceBox can offer multimedia solutions in 220+ language pairs 
  • We can also translate your scripts and content quickly and easily, as well as any on-screen text, subtitles, etc. 
  • We will draw on our network of native-tongue linguists and interpreters to translate and localise content 

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What are Easy Read documents?

Easy Read documents present information in a simple, clear way; using plain language, short sentences, larger readable fonts, and supporting visuals (such as icons or pictures).

Why is design and desktop-publishing (DTP) important for Easy Read?

Good design and DTP play a crucial role in Easy Read materials.

Layout, font size, spacing, imagery, colour choices and structure all affect how well the reader can understand the information. Without appropriate design, even simple text may become difficult to follow.

What types of content can be converted into Easy Read format?

Almost any type of content can be adapted: policies, reports, user-guides, training materials, websites, forms, and infographics. 

Can VoiceBox also provide subtitles, transcription or voiceover services alongside Easy Read?

Yes! If you are adapting multimedia content (video or audio) or providing digital versions of your document, VoiceBox offers an extended suite of services, including:

  • Subtitling for videos, ensuring accessibility for deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences.

  • Transcription of audio and video content, making text versions available for screen-readers, print or further conversion into Easy Read.

  • Voiceover services, including clear, well-paced narration that complements accessible written materials.

Can VoiceBox adapt materials suitable for people with low colour vision?

Absolutely! Our design and DTP specialists understand how colour perception varies and create layouts that remain clear and legible for people with low colour vision.

Can VoiceBox produce high-contrast designs for accessibility?

We create materials that maintain strong contrast between text, images and background colours, following recognised accessibility standards such as WCAG contrast ratio guidelines.

Our team ensures that text remains easy to read on screen and in print, supporting people with low vision, older readers and anyone viewing content in bright or low-light environments.

VoiceBox: Your Easy Read and accessible design agency

Here are the three reasons why we stand out for our accessible design solutions: 

  • Versatile: Whether part of a wider accessibility initiative or a standalone project, our Easy Read services integrate seamlessly into your communication strategy.
  • Collaborative: Every project includes a free consultation to ensure your Easy Read content is clear, accurate and genuinely inclusive!
  • Flexible: Since 2014, we’ve helped global brands and local organisations make their information accessible through Easy Read and other formats, including subtitles, transcriptions, audio description, Braille and sign language interpreting.
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