Over the past few months, I've been exploring the relationship between artificial intelligence, accessibility and Deaf communities. My journey so far has included: Blog 1: Accessibility Is Not an Add-On – Why accessibility should be built in from the beginning, not added afterwards. Blog 2: The Communication Preference Layer – A vision where accessibility follows the person, not the device. Blog 3: The Sign Language AI Manifesto – A set of principles for building sign language AI with trust,...

When many people think about deafness, they think about one thing: Hearing. They ask questions such as: "Can you hear me?" "Do hearing aids fix it?" "Can you lip-read?" These questions are understandable, but they also reveal a much bigger problem. The biggest barrier for Deaf people is not hearing. It is communication. Promoting inclusion, this image contrasts exclusionary policies with an inclusive approach involving both deaf and hearing individuals, emphasising communication as a right in...

A Vision for the Future Technology has always changed the way people communicate. Artificial intelligence is simply the latest chapter. Empowering Communication: The Sign Language AI Manifesto emphasises respect, inclusion, and empowerment, advocating for AI to support Deaf communities without replacing human interaction. Technology generates possibilities, but trust is built through people. For Deaf communities, sign language AI has the potential to improve access to information, support...