AI-powered accessibility takes a major step forward as askelie announces a partnership with Tobii Dynavox, the global leader in assistive technology and communication solutions. This agreement brings the trusted PCS® (Picture Communication Symbols) library into AskVERA, askelie’s Easy Read automation platform powered by ELIE, the Ever Learning Intelligent Engine. Together, these innovations will make inclusive communication faster, smarter, and more impactful.
AI-powered accessibility and inclusive communication
Across councils, universities, and healthcare providers, the demand for accessible communication has never been higher. Policies, forms, and guides are often too complex for many people to understand. AI-powered accessibility solves this challenge by simplifying content and enriching it with meaningful visuals.
AskVERA already enables organisations to convert complex documents into Easy Read formats in minutes. Now, with PCS® symbols from Tobii Dynavox embedded directly into the workflow, every document becomes clearer, easier to follow, and more inclusive for people with learning difficulties, low literacy, or language barriers.
This advancement helps organisations meet their legal obligations under the Equality Act and align with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), while also building trust and engagement with the communities they serve.
AskVERA with PCS symbols: AI-powered accessibility in action
AskVERA combines the intelligence of ELIE with human oversight, ensuring that every Easy Read document is accurate, branded, and compliant. The addition of PCS® symbols strengthens its value further, offering:
- Automated Easy Read conversion in minutes
- Consistent use of the world’s most trusted accessibility symbols
- Compliance with accessibility standards and legislation
- Cost savings and reduced admin workload
- Greater inclusion for diverse audiences
Derek Kilroe, CEO at askelie, said:
“This partnership with Tobii Dynavox is about more than technology. PCS® is a gold standard in accessibility. By embedding it in AskVERA, we’re giving organisations the ability to produce Easy Read documents that are not only clear, but also meaningful and inclusive. This collaboration is another example of how AI-powered accessibility can remove barriers. By making information easier to produce and easier to understand, AskVERA with PCS symbols helps organisations serve every community member with confidence.”
Why PCS symbols matter
PCS® symbols have been trusted worldwide for more than 30 years. They are widely used in education, healthcare, and community services to support understanding, learning, and communication. By combining these globally recognised symbols with AI-powered accessibility, AskVERA ensures that information is both easy to understand and quick to produce.
For organisations, this integration means less manual effort, faster delivery of accessible documents, and a stronger ability to serve all members of their community fairly.
The future of AI-powered accessibility
As more organisations adopt digital-first strategies, AI-powered accessibility is set to play an even greater role. Public sector bodies, universities, and service providers are under pressure to deliver inclusion at scale. With AskVERA and PCS®, Easy Read automation is no longer a specialist task but a built-in capability that saves time and ensures compliance.
This partnership sets a new benchmark for accessibility, showing how AI and human design can work together to create smarter, fairer communication for everyone.
About askelie
askelie™ is the company behind ELIE, the Ever Learning Intelligent Engine. Its products include AskVERA for accessibility, intELIEdocs for document automation, and AskTARA for supplier risk. Together they form a hyperautomation platform that helps organisations work smarter, faster, and with greater impact.
Learn more: AskVERA – Easy Read Automation
About Tobii Dynavox
Tobii Dynavox is the world leader in assistive technology for communication. With over three decades of experience, its mission is to empower people with disabilities to do what they once did, or never thought possible. The company’s PCS® symbols are used globally across schools, healthcare settings, and community organisations to make inclusion a reality.
Find out more at www.tobiidynavox.com
London, UK – 15 September 2025
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