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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 Community Update: From Norwich Airport to AI and Education
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been actively engaged in critical conversations on accessibility , Deaf leadership , and the role of...
Tim Scannell
Jul 83 min read
🤖 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
🌍 AI, Accessibility & Sign Language: Let’s Lead with Inclusion
As AI tools develop rapidly across Europe and beyond, there’s one group we must not leave behind : the Deaf community and sign language...
Tim Scannell
Jul 12 min read
💡 Power Cuts & Accessibility – We Need to Talk About 105
Yesterday, I saw a National Grid vehicle nearby and experienced a power cut. The standard advice? "Call 105." But what happens if you're:...
Tim Scannell
Jun 11 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
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
🚨 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
🔑 Accessibility for All: A Game-Changer for Deaf & Disabled Communities
As we continue to push for greater inclusion, it’s clear that true accessibility goes beyond slogans and PR campaigns. It’s about...
Tim Scannell
Mar 181 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
🚨 Urgent Request: Let's Keep Defibrillators Accessible for All! 🚨
ERYRI NATIONAL PARK (SNOWDONIA) Hey everyone! 🌟 Recently, I shared a video highlighting the importance of defibrillators in my hometown....
Tim Scannell
Jul 9, 20241 min read
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