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Sign Language in the Era of Artificial Intelligence - A Turning Point for Deaf Rights
The European Union of the Deaf (EUD) has released a landmark report, “Sign Language in the Era of Artificial Intelligence.” It’s part...
Tim Scannell
Aug 15, 20253 min read
🖐 AI & Sign Languages: Why Deaf-Led Safeguards Matter
2025 is shaping up to be a turning point in how AI intersects with sign languages. Recent publications highlight a common theme: Irish...
Tim Scannell
Aug 13, 20251 min read


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 12, 20252 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 11, 20252 min read


🚆 Planning for BSL Accessibility Awareness This Week! 🤟
This week, I’m raising awareness about the real challenges Deaf people face when trying to give feedback or get help at train stations...
Tim Scannell
Jul 19, 20252 min read


AI Signing Avatars at Train Stations – Some Are Better, But Safety Still Matters
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...
Tim Scannell
Jul 13, 20251 min read


🚨 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 30, 20252 min read


How Tim Scannell's "Accessibility Matters" Show is Making a Difference in Inclusive Design
🎉 Big News Announcement! 🎉 🌟 Drumroll, please! We're ecstatic to introduce Tim Scannell's brand-new show - "Accessibility Matters"! 🌟...
Tim Scannell
Mar 9, 20241 min read
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