Tim Scannell, Accessibility Consultant:

Enhancing Access for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing by Focusing on Sign Language, Digital Accessibility, and Information Access for Everyone.

I’ve noticed a significant gap between the support available for Deaf Refugees and Deaf Asylum Seekers , and I’m reaching out for insights from anyone with knowledge or experience in this area. 🔹 Deaf Refugees often have access to direct payments and remote interpreting (e.g. VRS) via local councils. 🔸 Deaf Asylum Seekers , however, seem excluded from the same essential services ➡️ No direct payments ➡️ No access to interpreting support or VRS This gap creates serious bar

👋 It’s encouraging to see British Sign Language (BSL) gaining visibility on platforms like Giphy, especially around everyday topics...

What’s happening now—and the road ahead 🎥🤟 As a Deaf BSL user, advocate, and researcher, I’ve been exploring the rollout of...

There’s a troubling trend in sign language accessibility: 🚩 Companies release videos claiming “AI-driven BSL translation was seamlessly...