About us
Easy Read Online was founded in 2009 by Martin Dobson. Before setting up the business, he spent 10 years managing a Self Advocacy Organisation for people with learning disabilities and had over 25 years’ experience producing Easy Read information.
Since then, we have grown to become the UK’s largest specialist Easy Read provider. We have produced thousands of high-quality Easy Read documents for organisations across the UK and internationally.
Today, our specialist team uses years of experience to produce clear and consistent Easy Read. We work with government departments, local authorities, health and care services, charities, housing associations, and arts and culture organisations. We help them make their information accessible and meet their legal responsibilities.
Our approach
We are committed to the social model of disability, which recognises that disabled people are limited by barriers in society rather than by their impairment.
Inaccessible information is one of those barriers.
By making information clear and accessible, we help remove that barrier so people can understand their rights, make decisions and take more control over their lives.
Quality and consistency are central to our work. Our approach has been shaped over many years and strengthened by involving people with learning disabilities in reviewing what we produce. This helps ensure our Easy Read is not only accessible, but clear and genuinely useful.
Beyond our client work
We are passionate about improving Easy Read beyond our client work. We:
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Contribute to a working group developing Easy Read standards in the UK.
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Involve people with learning disabilities in our work, creating meaningful social value.
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Run a large online community that helps people find existing Easy Read information and identify gaps.
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Produce free Easy Read materials, including guidance created during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Have supported the United Nations to strengthen inclusive communication guidelines throughout their teams worldwide.
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Worked with humanitarian services in the UAE to help establish Easy Read standards in the Arab world.
Our Team
Founder
Martin
Since retiring from Easy Read Online, I have followed my love for making music. I am currently in 2 choirs and learning the harp.
I also enjoy scrambling up mountains and spending time with family.
Delivery Manager
Jack
Outside Easy Read I’m into books, films and boardgames. I enjoy both playing and watching football, and have a season ticket at Tottenham Hotspur. I’m also a professional musician, singing and playing guitar with Groovy Revolution - one of the country’s top wedding bands.
Senior Technical Writer
& Team Leader
Tom
When I'm not doing Easy Read I love going to the theatre and making my own plays. On weekends I'm often strolling around local parks, looking for views and heading for a good pub. I’m also a sucker for quizzes, disco music and my cats.
Technical Writer
Lewis
Outside of work I like getting together with friends and family, hill walking, going to see live music or theatre and trying to grow things in my garden.
Technical Writer
Becky
Outside of work, I like playing guitar, crocheting, going on walks and watching Doctor Who. I also love seeing live music with my friends and perform my own songs at open mics when I have time.
Finance Officer
Cara
Outside of work I enjoy being outdoors: running, walking and skiing around the mountains where I live. I enjoy cooking, listening to podcasts, reading and spending time with my family, in particular my two young children and dog Juno.
Company Director
Kelvin
Outside of Easy Read I like football, walking and playing padel. I listen to a lot of podcasts - particularly true crime documentaries. You may find me hunting down some old vinyl during the weekend, looking for more soul records to add to the collection.
Illustrator/Designer
Danielle
In my spare time I love walking around craft fairs meeting and chatting to local creatives. I also love sitting in front of the tv with either a sketchbook or crochet hook in my hand!
Technical Writer & Team Leader
Meg
Outside of work I am into lots of sporty activities, especially netball and badminton! To relax in my down time I love reading a good book or going on a woodland walk.
Technical Writer
Karen
Outside of work, I enjoy crocheting, especially at local Knit and Natter groups. I also enjoy reading, and spending time with my family, including my two daughters. I have joined a local choir, and enjoy making music again.
Junior Digital Accessibility Specialist
Presley
Outside of work I enjoy playing videogames & basketball and spending time with my family.