An Elephant Playing Twister
Pete reflects on what it means to bring AI into a space built on trust and relationships, as he plans another round of visits to self-advocacy groups for the Newton Project.
Some Things You Just Can't Photograph
We've added hundreds of AI-generated images to the Photo Library, covering topics from current affairs to everyday situations that are tricky to photograph. They're clearly labelled, they sit alongside our original photography, and they work just like any other image in the library.
Create Easy Read Faster with EasyMaker Templates
Need to create a document similar to one you've made before? EasyMaker Templates let you pick a ready-made starting point, make it your own, and even save your best packs as templates for next time.
Meet Kat, our Symbol Designer
Kat joined Photosymbols in May 2025 as our Symbol Designer and Resident Artist. Here she talks about her background in architecture, her approach to creating images, and what makes this work so meaningful.
Research That Includes Everyone
How do you gather evidence from people who are often excluded from research? Not by expecting them to fit standard methods. The Newton Project took a different approach - and here's how it worked.
Is Your Easy Read Up to Standard?
You've finished your Easy Read document. It looks right. But how do you know if it's actually any good? The Easy Read Checker scores your PDF in seconds - and it's free.
Easy Read Isn't For Everyone (And That's The Point)
Easy Read was created for people with learning disabilities. But lately we've watched it get stretched to cover everyone - and in the process, the people it was made for are becoming an afterthought in their own format.
What Happens to Personal Details in EasyMaker?
EasyMaker automatically protects personal information before it reaches AI - names, addresses, NHS numbers and more are swapped out and restored without you having to do anything.
A New Standard for Easy Read
Where do the rules of Easy Read come from? We asked over 100 people with learning disabilities what actually works. Their answers helped shape the Easy Read Standard - and it's free for everyone.
One document, many formats
Create your Easy Read document once and share it as A4 PDF, web page, mobile-friendly format with audio, plain English, or a downloadable audio file. Readers can even ask questions about the content. One link, every format - automatically.
Create the Image You Need
Generate your own images with EasyMaker. Just describe what you want, click Generate, and our AI assistant creates a clean, Easy Read-friendly image in seconds.
Photo Library vs EasyMaker... Which Do You Need?
Not sure which Photosymbols product you need? Photo Library gives you images to use in your own tools. EasyMaker lets you create complete Easy Read documents. Here's how to decide.