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🤖 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


🧠 Real-Time Bidirectional Sign Language Translation with Generative AI
Bridging Communication Between Deaf Signers and Hearing Users This AI-powered pipeline supports two-way, real-time communication between...
Tim Scannell
Jun 291 min read


📢 When Branding Doesn’t Match Reality: Why Transparency Matters in AI Accessibility
There’s a troubling trend in sign language accessibility: 🚩 Companies release videos claiming “AI-driven BSL translation was seamlessly...
Tim Scannell
Jun 291 min read
Bi-directional? Multi-directional? Why Inclusive Tech Can’t Be One-Way. 🔁
We often talk about tools like “Sign to Audio” or “Text to Sign” as if they’re standalone solutions. But in real life, especially in...
Tim Scannell
Jun 11 min read
🌍 Accessible Navigation for All: What About DeafBlind Users? 🦮📱
Technology has made great strides in helping blind users navigate the world using apps that provide audio cues, vibration alerts, and AI...
Tim Scannell
Apr 111 min read
🌍 Breaking Down Communication Barriers: Pedius vs. RogerVoice for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community 🌍
In the age of accessibility technology, tools like Pedius and RogerVoice are reshaping the way the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community...
Tim Scannell
Apr 112 min read
🚨 Navigating Communication Accessibility for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community 🌍💬
As a freelance accessibility consultant, I focus on ensuring communication inclusivity for individuals with varying levels of hearing...
Tim Scannell
Mar 182 min read


🚗 Are In-Car SOS Buttons Accessible for Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing Drivers?
Many cars have an SOS button for emergencies, but most rely on voice calls, making them inaccessible for Deaf drivers. 🚨 The Issues: ❌...
Tim Scannell
Feb 211 min read
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