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Tim Scannell Accessibility Consultant
Welcome to our blog, where we explore various news about barriers, solutions, and challenges. Here, you'll find insightful articles that delve into pressing issues and innovative approaches to overcoming them. Join us as we navigate the complexities of today's world and share stories of resilience and progress. Stay informed and inspired!
Design for All—Not Just for Some
That clean disability icon in a black circle - binary code floating in the background shows up on more and more websites. It’s a common...
Tim Scannell
Aug 122 min read
Breaking the Silence: Supporting Deaf Referees in English Football
Football often calls itself “the beautiful game for all,” but inclusion must extend beyond players on the pitch, it must also embrace...
Tim Scannell
Aug 112 min read
🧏♀️ Real-Time Accessibility Tools Are Evolving—But Where Is Sign Language?
We’ve seen major advances in virtual meeting platforms - real-time captions , gesture recognition , and even eye gaze interaction . These...
Tim Scannell
Aug 12 min read
Did you know WCAG doesn’t fully cover Deaf communication needs?
🧠 Most people think “accessibility” means adding captions or alt text. 💻 And yes - WCAG helps with that. It’s a technical guide for...
Tim Scannell
Jul 271 min read
🌍 Global Review: Mobile Accessibility for Deaf People (Focus: Apps, Services, Strengths & Gaps)
🇺🇸 United States - Strong but ASL-centric ✅ Strengths: Advanced AI-powered apps like: Ntouch (Sorenson) – VRS with ASL interpreters...
Tim Scannell
Jul 83 min read
🚆 AI and BSL Accessibility in UK Train Stations
What’s happening now—and the road ahead 🎥🤟 As a Deaf BSL user, advocate, and researcher, I’ve been exploring the rollout of...
Tim Scannell
Jun 291 min read
Audio First, Visual Last? That Needs to Change. 💔⚡
Take a look at TV adverts, even major charities like the British Heart Foundation often skip subtitles. That tells us everything: Deaf...
Tim Scannell
Jun 291 min read
💡 Power Cuts & Accessibility – We Need to Talk About 105
Yesterday, I saw a National Grid vehicle nearby and experienced a power cut. The standard advice? "Call 105." But what happens if you're:...
Tim Scannell
Jun 11 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 71 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 71 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 212 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 211 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 211 min read
🔊 Accessibility in Emergencies: Fire Alarms and Defibrillators Must Work for All
WARNING: AI images may be upsetting as they show Deaf people hurt or dead in a fire. Fire Alarms & Defibrillator Accessibility...
Tim Scannell
Feb 211 min read
🌍 Silent Threats in Emergencies: Fire Alarms Without Flashing Lights
WARNING: AI images may be upsetting as they show Deaf people hurt or dead in a fire. Emergencies like the LA fires highlight how people...
Tim Scannell
Feb 211 min read
🔊 Hearing Loop for Hearing Aids users: Enhancing Accessibility for All 🧏♂️🧏♀️ | 🇬🇧 What About Sign Language Assistance?
Bridging Communication Gaps with British Sign Language Hearing loops are pivotal in cutting out background noise in public spaces,...
Tim Scannell
Oct 18, 20241 min read
🚨 Urgent Request: Let's Keep Defibrillators Accessible for All! 🚨
ERYRI NATIONAL PARK (SNOWDONIA) Hey everyone! 🌟 Recently, I shared a video highlighting the importance of defibrillators in my hometown....
Tim Scannell
Jul 9, 20241 min read
Emergency Help for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in the UK - Defibrillator
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfnFxiHsJOM Video transcript: Hello, I’m Tim Defibrillator pads are on my chest, and the person has...
Tim Scannell
Jul 9, 20241 min read
Inequality in Prison: Hearing vs Deaf Experience
https://youtu.be/kldKs2Q54S8?si=z4rp2RNXv9AAsvEc Video Transcript: Hello, today I am talking about prison. What’s hearing people going to...
Tim Scannell
Jul 9, 20242 min read
Breaking the Silence: Ensuring Accessible Healthcare for Deaf Patients
https://youtu.be/i1NE2qSntYo?si=6TadkH34vX_ia-nN Video transcript: Hello, YouTube here. I'm here to explain another story at the...
Tim Scannell
Jul 9, 20242 min read
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