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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!
📱 Accessibility tools are evolving fast — but are they listening to everyone?
📱 I recently shared a blog about inclusive pharmacy packaging — how Braille helps blind users identify medications by touch and hearing...
Tim Scannell
Oct 111 min read
🎥 Bodycam vs Drone vs AI Robot — The Future of Sign Language Accessibility
As a Deaf BSL user who wears a bodycam, I’ve thought a lot about how technology could better capture sign language communication for...
Tim Scannell
Oct 11 min read
“AI British Sign Language” Webinar: No BSL Interpreter Despite Months of Planning – Accessibility Matters
Today, I attended a webinar titled “AI British Sign Language.” Given the webinar’s name, I expected full accessibility for Deaf BSL...
Tim Scannell
Sep 191 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 131 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 122 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
🧏♀️🌍 AI is changing search – but will it help Deaf people learn sign languages too?
This month, a major tech company launched a new ‘AI mode’ for search in the UK. It gives you fast answers in a friendly, chat-like way —...
Tim Scannell
Jul 291 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
🚆 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 192 min read
🤖💥 AI is racing forward… but can it truly understand ASL?
I recently watched a powerful video by the CODA brothers signing in ASL. I can’t share the video directly, but it left me thinking deeply...
Tim Scannell
Jul 182 min read
🗞️ Deaf Community Update: From Norwich Airport to AI and Education
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been actively engaged in critical conversations on accessibility , Deaf leadership , and the role of...
Tim Scannell
Jul 83 min read
🤖 AI, Sign Language & Inclusion: Why the Deaf Community Must Not Be Left Behind
As artificial intelligence continues to shape how we work, communicate, and access services, there’s a growing concern that Deaf...
Tim Scannell
Jul 13 min read
🌍 AI, Accessibility & Sign Language: Let’s Lead with Inclusion
As AI tools develop rapidly across Europe and beyond, there’s one group we must not leave behind : the Deaf community and sign language...
Tim Scannell
Jul 12 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 302 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
🔊 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
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
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