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🚨 Ofsted, AI, and Accessibility: Where’s the Sign Language?
Ofsted says it won’t directly inspect AI tools but will assess how they’re managed if staff or students are using them. Their new...
Tim Scannell
Jun 302 min read


🧠 Real-Time Bidirectional Sign Language Translation with Generative AI
Bridging Communication Between Deaf Signers and Hearing Users This AI-powered pipeline supports two-way, real-time communication between...
Tim Scannell
Jun 291 min read
🆘 Seeking Advice & InformationSupport for Deaf Asylum Seekers in the UK 🆘
I’ve noticed a significant gap between the support available for Deaf Refugees and Deaf Asylum Seekers , and I’m reaching out for...
Tim Scannell
Jun 291 min read


BSL Representation: It’s Not Just About Signs – It’s About Accuracy
👋 It’s encouraging to see British Sign Language (BSL) gaining visibility on platforms like Giphy, especially around everyday topics...
Tim Scannell
Jun 291 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


📢 When Branding Doesn’t Match Reality: Why Transparency Matters in AI Accessibility
There’s a troubling trend in sign language accessibility: 🚩 Companies release videos claiming “AI-driven BSL translation was seamlessly...
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


If AI Claims to Understand Sign Language, It Must Be Held to Human Standards
🧭 Guiding Premise If AI tools claim to understand, translate, or mediate sign language communication, then they must meet human-level...
Tim Scannell
Jun 292 min read
🔊 Rethinking Accessibility in Cars 🚗
Because everyone deserves access to information, even on the road. Many people enjoy listening to radio updates while driving: 🎶 Music |...
Tim Scannell
Jun 11 min read


📝 Summary Report: Reflections on AI Companies and Sign Language Technology - Deaf Users’ Experience
After recent meetings with AI companies developing sign language technology, here are key reflections and calls to action shared by Deaf...
Tim Scannell
Jun 12 min read
🔊 Nothing About Us Without Us, Still a Reality in 2025
I’m not here for politics. I’m here for people — advocating for equal rights: financial security, education, healthcare, careers, and...
Tim Scannell
Jun 12 min read
⚽ Inclusive Football Tech for Deaf, Hard of Hearing & DeafBlind Fans
Technology should bring every fan into the game — whether you're in a stadium, at the pub, or watching from home. Here's a look at...
Tim Scannell
Jun 12 min read
Bi-directional? Multi-directional? Why Inclusive Tech Can’t Be One-Way. 🔁
We often talk about tools like “Sign to Audio” or “Text to Sign” as if they’re standalone solutions. But in real life, especially in...
Tim Scannell
Jun 11 min read


🔊 Sign to Audio or Text to Sign - Where Do We Begin? 🤔
As we push forward in developing inclusive communication technologies , this question keeps coming up: 👉 Should we prioritise “Sign to...
Tim Scannell
Jun 11 min read
Deaf Voices Matter in AI Development 🧏♀️🤖Last week, I shared: “Deaf Voices Matter in AI Development” — and it’s now received over 5,000 reactions in just one week.
That shows how deeply this message resonates. 💬 Recently, members of the Deaf community, including native BSL users , gave feedback to a...
Tim Scannell
Jun 12 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
Deaf Voices Matter in AI Development 🧏♀️🤖
Over the past few weeks, members of the Deaf community, including native BSL users, have tried to share feedback with an AI company...
Tim Scannell
May 161 min read


🌍 Time for Change: Fair Exam Options for Deaf Students in the UK 🤟
As a Deaf student, I’ve personally faced the challenges of being tested in written English, despite British Sign Language (BSL) being my...
Tim Scannell
May 162 min read
🏥 Posters with QR Codes – But What About BSL Access?
In a past freelance role, I saw a hospital using posters with 9 QR codes: each linking to info on: + Stroke + Diabetes + Dyslexia +...
Tim Scannell
May 161 min read
🌍 Inspiration from the U.S.: Accessibility That Benefits Everyone
We encourage mobile companies in the UK, Europe, and beyond to take a look at what T-Mobile USA is doing to support the Deaf and...
Tim Scannell
May 161 min read
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