top of page


🚀 AI vs. Human Translators in Sign Language: Can You Tell the Difference? 🤖✋
As AI-powered Sign Language Recognition (SLR) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) evolve, we’re breaking down communication barriers....
Tim Scannell
Mar 7, 20252 min read


📢 FA Cup Subtitle Report – Let’s Make a Difference! 🏆🎤
Hey football fans! 👋 After checking subtitles across Smart TVs, Laptops/MACs, and Mobile Phones during the FA Cup (Feb 28 - Mar 2,...
Tim Scannell
Mar 7, 20251 min read


Revolutionising Accessibility with Smart AR Glasses 🚀
Imagine a world where accessibility is seamlessly integrated into everyday life—no extra devices, no limitations, just inclusion at its...
Tim Scannell
Mar 7, 20251 min read


📺 BBC Action Line – Is It Truly Accessible Before It’s Too Late? 🚨
After every trauma-related TV program, BBC Action Line appears, offering "support." But what if the 18 million people in the UK with...
Tim Scannell
Mar 7, 20251 min read


Why Sign Language Interpreters Are Essential in Live Broadcasts
Lately, I’ve seen some confusion around the role of sign language interpreters during live broadcasts. Some people think captions are...
Tim Scannell
Feb 21, 20252 min read


Discovery+ Faces Accessibility Concerns Over Lack of Subtitles—Will It Step Up?
Hi @DiscoveryPlus, I’ve been enjoying your content, but I’ve noticed a serious accessibility issue—many shows and sports events lack...
Tim Scannell
Feb 21, 20251 min read


📢 BBC Sports Subtitles Issue – Accessibility Matters! 🎙️📺
I have reported this issue to BBC Sports twice but received no response. ❌ I’m not complaining—I just want to support and improve...
Tim Scannell
Feb 21, 20251 min read


📺 Innovating Remote Control Accessibility for TV Programmes 🎛️
For many Deaf 🧏 and Blind 🦯 individuals, navigating TV accessibility features can be frustrating. Searching through the TV guide just...
Tim Scannell
Feb 21, 20251 min read


🚗 Are In-Car SOS Buttons Accessible for Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing Drivers?
Many cars have an SOS button for emergencies, but most rely on voice calls, making them inaccessible for Deaf drivers. 🚨 The Issues: ❌...
Tim Scannell
Feb 21, 20251 min read
Subscribe here
Email: info@timscannell.co.uk
Accessibility Consultant | Deaf Awareness Trainer | British Sign Language Educator
bottom of page





