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🤖 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


🚨 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


🧠 Real-Time Bidirectional Sign Language Translation with Generative AI
Bridging Communication Between Deaf Signers and Hearing Users This AI-powered pipeline supports two-way, real-time communication between...
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
⚽ 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
Bi-directional? Multi-directional? Why Inclusive Tech Can’t Be One-Way. 🔁
We often talk about tools like “Sign to Audio” or “Text to Sign” as if they’re standalone solutions. But in real life, especially in...
Tim Scannell
Jun 11 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
🏥 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


Inequality in Prison: Hearing vs Deaf Experience
https://youtu.be/kldKs2Q54S8?si=z4rp2RNXv9AAsvEc Video Transcript: Hello, today I am talking about prison. What’s hearing people going to...
Tim Scannell
Jul 9, 20242 min read
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