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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!
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
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 161 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 162 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
🧏♀️ "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 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
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 111 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 111 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 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
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
🚨 Navigating Communication Accessibility for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community 🌍💬
As a freelance accessibility consultant, I focus on ensuring communication inclusivity for individuals with varying levels of hearing...
Tim Scannell
Mar 182 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
🚀 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
📺 BBC Action Line – Is It Truly Accessible Before It’s Too Late? 🚨
After every trauma-related TV program, BBC Action Line appears, offering "support." But what if the 18 million people in the UK with...
Tim Scannell
Mar 71 min read
📢 BBC Sports Subtitles Issue – Accessibility Matters! 🎙️📺
I have reported this issue to BBC Sports twice but received no response. ❌ I’m not complaining—I just want to support and improve...
Tim Scannell
Feb 211 min read
📺 BBC Action Line – Is It Truly Accessible Before It’s Too Late?
🚨 After every trauma-related TV program, BBC Action Line appears, offering "support." But what if the 18 million people in the UK with...
Tim Scannell
Feb 211 min read
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