AskVERA

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askVERA

Create Easy Read Documents for Clear, Accessible Communication

AskVERA is askelie’s Virtual Easy Read Application – a smart AI-driven tool that transforms complex content into clear, accessible formats. It helps organisations make information easy to understand for people with learning disabilities, low literacy levels or language barriers. With VERA, you meet accessibility standards while improving clarity, inclusion and engagement across every audience. It is fast, accurate and built to make inclusion effortless.
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Automated Easy Read Conversion

Instantly convert policies, forms, and guides into plain language formats that everyone can understand.

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Image and Symbol Support

Add visual cues that reinforce meaning and make text easier to follow for diverse audiences.

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Customised Branding

Apply your organisation’s brand style, colours and tone so every Easy Read document looks professional and consistent.

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Regulatory Compliance

Meet accessibility requirements under the Equality Act and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) with built-in templates and structure.

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Simple to Use

VERA’s clean interface means anyone in your team can produce Easy Read versions confidently — no technical skills required.

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Quality Review

Include a simple human check stage to verify that tone, layout and imagery are appropriate before publishing.

The Process

How Does It Work?

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Upload

Provide your existing document in .pdf or .docx format or even upload using a url website link

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Transform

AI rewrites text into simple, plain language and applies Easy Read structure

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Enhance

Add images, symbols, and layouts that support comprehension

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Review

Conduct a quality check to confirm accuracy and clarity

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Deliver

Export the Easy Read version for print, digital, or web distribution

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Why Choose AskVERA

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Accelerate Digital Transformation

Make policies, guidance and key documents accessible to every audience. askVERA removes complexity and delivers information that people actually understand.

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Scale Seamlessly

Manual Easy Read creation can be slow and costly. askVERA enables teams to convert documents in minutes, supporting large-scale accessibility without adding staff or overhead.

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Drive Automation

Achieve full compliance with accessibility legislation including the Equality Act, Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations, and WCAG standards. askVERA’s AI-driven automation ensures consistency and accuracy every time.

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Operate Efficiently

Clear communication builds trust. askVERA helps organisations increase understanding, engagement and satisfaction across healthcare, education, and public services.

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Enhance Inclusion and Trust

When information is clear, people engage. VERA helps build trust with staff, customers and citizens by removing barriers to understanding and ensuring that everyone receives the same information in a format they can use.

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Reduce Risk and Cost

Miscommunication can lead to complaints, non-compliance or reputational damage. askVERA helps organisations cut those risks by producing accurate, accessible versions of documents quickly, reducing the time and cost of manual rewriting.

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Boost Engagement and Understanding

askVERA transforms dense information into clear, visual formats that people actually read and act on, improving engagement across all audiences.

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Support Continuous Improvement

Every document processed helps refine future outputs. askVERA learns patterns of clarity, tone and structure, helping your organisation communicate better over time.

Ideal For

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Public sector, and government services

Make citizen information, benefits, and policy documents accessible to all, ensuring no community is left behind.

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Healthcare providers and patient communication

Provide patients with Easy Read care instructions, referrals, and consent forms to improve understanding and outcomes.

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Education and training organisations

Support learners of all levels by transforming course materials, policies, and guides into accessible, clear formats.

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Charities and non profits

Increase inclusivity by making guidance, membership documents, and fundraising materials easy to read and understand.

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Organisations serving diverse or vulnerable audiences

Deliver clear communication to people with learning disabilities, low literacy, or language barriers, helping them access vital services with confidence.

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Private Sector and Enterprise Businesses

Simplify customer communication, employee policies and compliance materials to make information accessible across large, diverse teams.

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Financial and Insurance Organisations

Turn policy documents, statements and terms into clear, Easy Read formats that build trust and meet consumer duty obligations.

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Technology and Digital Service Providers

Showcase accessibility leadership by providing Easy Read content alongside digital tools, apps and online platforms, ensuring inclusivity by design.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes sure. You can download our one pager here or our slide deck and we even have an e-book explaining VERA and how she can help organisations

VERA is an AI-powered tool that converts complex documents into Easy Read formats. It makes policies, forms, guides, and other materials easier to understand for people with learning disabilities, low literacy, or language barriers.

You can upload policies, forms, patient information, training materials, or web content in PDF, DOCX or URL format. VERA then transforms them into Easy Read versions with plain language, clear structure, and visual support.

Yes. VERA can add pictures, symbols, and visual cues to reinforce meaning and aid comprehension. Our platform is supported by Tobii Dynavox PCS® images. Organisations can also apply their own branding for consistent look and feel.

VERA helps organisations meet accessibility requirements, including the Equality Act and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). It ensures important information is available in a format that is clear, inclusive, and legally compliant.

Yes. VERA allows you to apply customised branding and formatting, so every Easy Read document matches your organisation’s style and standards.

VERA is ideal for public sector bodies, healthcare providers, education and training organisations, charities, and any group serving diverse or vulnerable audiences who need information in accessible formats.

Ready to See It in Action?

See how askelie can transform your operations. Book a demo today.