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.

Bridging Communication Between Deaf Signers and Hearing Users This AI-powered pipeline supports two-way, real-time communication between Deaf signers and hearing or oral Deaf individuals, translating between sign language and speech or text . 📡 By combining computer vision , deep learning , and generative AI , we can build inclusive communication tools when applied ethically and responsibly . 🔁 How the Pipeline Works 🔹 Path 1: Deaf Signer → Hearing/Oral Deaf Receiver Sig

After recent meetings with AI companies developing sign language technology, here are key reflections and calls to action shared by Deaf users and communities: 1. Introduction & Engagement Too often, initial contact lacks transparency and accessibility. Deaf users need to understand: Who you are What is your mission? How do you intend to collaborate (e.g., remote vs. face-to-face) 2. Commitment & Vision Waiting for the “right moment” leads to delays. We need direction now: Wh

That shows how deeply this message resonates. 💬 Recently, members of the Deaf community, including native BSL users , gave feedback to a...