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🆘 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 29, 20251 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 29, 20251 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 29, 20251 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 1, 20251 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 1, 20252 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 1, 20252 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 16, 20251 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 16, 20252 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 16, 20251 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 16, 20251 min read


Still Waiting: Deaf Access to Healthcare Communication
Almost a decade after SignHealth’s Sick Of It campaign exposed the critical health inequalities faced by the Deaf community, little has...
Tim Scannell
May 16, 20251 min read


🎮 Microsoft USA vs UK: Accessibility for Deaf Gamers – Time for Equal Support 🎮
Microsoft has made great efforts to help Deaf and hard-of-hearing gamers. However, there is a difference between how Microsoft USA and...
Tim Scannell
May 16, 20252 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 11, 20252 min read


🧏♀️ "Enough is enough — it’s time to stop ignoring the Deaf community." 🧏♂️
I'm from Coventry and Warwickshire, and after watching all the episodes of the BBC drama Reunion, I’ve been thinking deeply about the...
Tim Scannell
Apr 11, 20251 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 11, 20251 min read


Bridging the Gap: Deaf Legal Access in the UK and Europe
In the UK, Deaf people continue to face significant barriers in accessing legal representation. From the lack of Deaf lawyers and MPs to...
Tim Scannell
Apr 11, 20251 min read


Enough is Enough: True Accessibility for ALL!
Public events claim to be inclusive, but are they really? While some support neurodiverse people and other disabilities, many still fail...
Tim Scannell
Apr 11, 20251 min read


Deaf Residents in Care Homes Deserve Better Communication
Many Deaf people in UK care homes feel isolated because staff do not know British Sign Language (BSL). Without BSL, communication becomes...
Tim Scannell
Apr 11, 20251 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 11, 20252 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 11, 20252 min read
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