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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!
🚆 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
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
📝 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
⚽ 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
💡 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
Sign Language Accessibility in Tech & Gaming: Microsoft and Sony's Progress
The Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities are larger than many realise, and inclusivity is crucial to ensuring everyone has equal access...
Tim Scannell
Apr 112 min read
🩺 Inclusive Pharmacy Packaging: Are We Forgetting Deaf Individuals?
Pharmacy products already feature Braille to help blind users identify medications. Since they rely on touch and hearing 🎧, this...
Tim Scannell
Apr 111 min read
📺 Did you know Deaf people in the UK still pay full price for a TV licence — despite facing limited access to content?
There’s no discount for Deaf or severely hard-of-hearing people, even though subtitles are often unreliable and BSL access is minimal. 🔍...
Tim Scannell
Apr 111 min read
Addressing the Challenges Faced by the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community in the UK
📝 Recent reports and research shine a light on the ongoing struggles faced by Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals in the UK, and it’s...
Tim Scannell
Apr 112 min read
🌍 Accessible Navigation for All: What About DeafBlind Users? 🦮📱
Technology has made great strides in helping blind users navigate the world using apps that provide audio cues, vibration alerts, and AI...
Tim Scannell
Apr 111 min read
Breaking Barriers: The Need for Guaranteed Interpreter Services 🚨
Access to communication is a fundamental right, yet many deaf individuals still face barriers when accessing essential services. In...
Tim Scannell
Apr 112 min read
🌍 Breaking Down Communication Barriers: Pedius vs. RogerVoice for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community 🌍
In the age of accessibility technology, tools like Pedius and RogerVoice are reshaping the way the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community...
Tim Scannell
Apr 112 min read
🚨 We Need More BSL & Deafblind Interpreters in the UK! 🚨
Did you know there is a severe shortage of British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters and Deafblind interpreters in the UK? This gap leaves...
Tim Scannell
Mar 181 min read
🔑 Accessibility for All: A Game-Changer for Deaf & Disabled Communities
As we continue to push for greater inclusion, it’s clear that true accessibility goes beyond slogans and PR campaigns. It’s about...
Tim Scannell
Mar 181 min read
🚀 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 72 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
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