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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.
From Concerns to Conversations: Reflections on a Changing Sign Language AI Landscape
Thank you to the European Union of the Deaf (EUD) for bringing these important discussions into the public conversation. EUD's Linkedin Post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/european-union-of-the-deaf_deafrights-signlanguage-ai-activity-7468595259296497666-_fR2?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAfVDxEBUlYb7g-FMydDz_Dy9BiPrexkXwM Over the past year, I have devoted a significant amount of time to reading research papers, books, reports, conference presentations
Tim Scannell
Jun 93 min read
AI with Sign Language Must Be Deaf-Led, Independent, and Accountable
A welcome step from WFD This morning, I welcomed the WFD (World Federation of the Deaf) LinkedIn post about its Ad Hoc Group on Artificial Intelligence. I praise WFD for recognising that AI must be approached through human rights, accessibility, inclusion, and sign language perspectives. That is an important step forward. I hope this leads to trusted global leadership and real protection for Deaf communities as AI continues to develop at speed. Looking for country-level actio
Tim Scannell
Apr 16 min read
A Voice for Justice: Deaf-Led AI, Independent Ethics, and Hope for Sign Language Futures
After my recent blog, I have been contacted by people beyond the UK asking what lessons should now be learned from AI and sign language. That matters. It tells me this is no longer just a British conversation. People in other countries are watching closely, asking what has happened so far, what has improved, what has not, and whether Deaf communities are truly helping shape these technologies or are still being asked to accept decisions made elsewhere. For me, that leads to t
Tim Scannell
Mar 292 min read
🧏♀️🤖 My 2025 LinkedIn Rewind (by Coauthor.studio)
Happy New Year.2025 was the year I kept asking one question: If AI claims to understand sign language, who is accountable when it fails? I am not an AI developer or engineer. My role is to evaluate whether accessibility actually works for Deaf and BSL users, especially when AI is introduced into high-risk settings. This year, I saw real progress. I also saw serious gaps. Key moments in 2025: Started as Accessibility Consultant at PN Inclusion (July 2025) Achieved AI
Tim Scannell
Jan 62 min read
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