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Sign Language Accessibility in Tech & Gaming: Microsoft and Sony's Progress
The Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities are larger than many realise, and inclusivity is crucial to ensuring everyone has equal access...
Tim Scannell
Apr 112 min read
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🩺 Inclusive Pharmacy Packaging: Are We Forgetting Deaf Individuals?
Pharmacy products already feature Braille to help blind users identify medications. Since they rely on touch and hearing 🎧, this...
Tim Scannell
Apr 111 min read
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Deaf Residents in Care Homes Deserve Better Communication
Many Deaf people in UK care homes feel isolated because staff do not know British Sign Language (BSL). Without BSL, communication becomes...
Tim Scannell
Apr 111 min read
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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
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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
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📢 Subtitles Matter – Let’s Talk About Accessibility in Streaming! 🎬
I recently reached out to Discovery+ about the lack of subtitles on all their content. Their response? They acknowledged the issue but...
Tim Scannell
Apr 111 min read
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🚨 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
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🔑 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
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🚀 AI vs. Human Translators in Sign Language: Can You Tell the Difference? 🤖✋
As AI-powered Sign Language Recognition (SLR) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) evolve, we’re breaking down communication barriers....
Tim Scannell
Mar 72 min read
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Revolutionising Accessibility with Smart AR Glasses 🚀
Imagine a world where accessibility is seamlessly integrated into everyday life—no extra devices, no limitations, just inclusion at its...
Tim Scannell
Mar 71 min read
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📺 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
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Why Sign Language Interpreters Are Essential in Live Broadcasts
Lately, I’ve seen some confusion around the role of sign language interpreters during live broadcasts. Some people think captions are...
Tim Scannell
Feb 212 min read
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📢 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
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📺 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
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Breaking the Silence: Ensuring Accessible Healthcare for Deaf Patients
https://youtu.be/i1NE2qSntYo?si=6TadkH34vX_ia-nN Video transcript: Hello, YouTube here. I'm here to explain another story at the...
Tim Scannell
Jul 9, 20242 min read
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Breaking Barriers: Workplace Accessibility for Hearing Loss
Breaking Barriers: Workplace Accessibility for Hearing Loss https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FN3rigKmsYo Join the discussion on workplace...
Tim Scannell
Mar 22, 20241 min read
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Breaking Barriers: Car Park Accessibility for the Deaf
🚗 Breaking Barriers: Car Park Accessibility for the Deaf 🚗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8cCm754_K4 Join Tim Scannell and other Deaf...
Tim Scannell
Mar 16, 20241 min read
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Breaking Communication Barriers: Accessible Contact & Collaboration
🌟 Exciting News Alert! 🌟 📢 Wondering how to connect with me? No worries if sign language isn't your forte! https://www.youtube.com/wat...
Tim Scannell
Mar 15, 20241 min read
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