Tim Scannell, Accessibility Consultant:

Enhancing Access for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing by Focusing on Sign Language, Digital Accessibility, and Information Access for Everyone.

Recently, I shared a video of an AI signing avatar at a train station. The avatar’s signing was not accurate, and it came too late to warn Deaf people standing near the platform edge. This is a serious safety concern. The English text on screen said: “Stand back from the platform edge. The fast train now approaching does not stop here.” But the avatar signed something like: “Fast train passed the platform, then stand back.” This means the warning came after the train was alre

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been actively engaged in critical conversations on accessibility , Deaf leadership , and the role of...

An AI company manager struggled to learn BSL Level 1, but still asked his tutor to move him forward to Level 2. Meanwhile, the company's...

📺 I watched EUD TV – Series 1 Episode 2 – AI, Sign Languages and our Digital Future . I am pleased this important conversation is happening now , not later. The episode discusses AI safety , responsible AI , and accountability . I am glad to see International Sign Language used. I have travelled and learned sign languages in America, Jordan, and Europe . It’s powerful to see Deaf people connect globally through sign languages. But important points are missing: Where is Deaf