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.

I recently watched a powerful video by the CODA brothers signing in ASL. I can’t share the video directly, but it left me thinking deeply about how AI interacts with sign languages. Here's the reality: AI is not ready for ASL. Facial expressions and body language are crucial in ASL - they’re not just "extra," they carry grammar and emotion . Even your nose , eyebrows, eye gaze, mouth shapes, and shoulder movement add layers of meaning, just like an actor's expression in a mo

Because everyone deserves access to information, even on the road. Many people enjoy listening to radio updates while driving: 🎶 Music | 🗞 News | ☀️ Weather | 🚦 Traffic But what about Deaf and hard-of-hearing people? 💡 Imagine This: 🎙️ Live radio audio is transcribed in real time into text on the dashboard screen. 🤟 That text is translated into British Sign Language (BSL) using either AI signers or human interpreters. 🧏‍♀️ Deaf drivers and passengers can independen

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...

As we push forward in developing inclusive communication technologies , this question keeps coming up: 👉 Should we prioritise “Sign to...