When people think about Deaf children, they often focus on hearing. But hearing is only part of the story. The bigger question is: Can the child fully access language? For many Deaf children, that is the challenge. The early years matter The first few years of life are when children develop language most rapidly. Language is more than words. It is how children think, learn, express emotions, build relationships and understand the world around them. When a child has full access to language...

Trust is not built through promises. It is built on evidence. As sign language AI continues to develop, we are seeing more demonstrations, announcements and ambitious claims. Innovation is moving quickly, and that should be welcomed. New ideas have the potential to improve accessibility, create new opportunities and expand communication. However, innovation alone should never be confused with evidence. If organisations are considering sign language AI for education, healthcare, public...

When most hearing people think about deafness, they usually think about hearing. That makes sense. After all, the word deaf sounds like it describes a problem with ears. But after more than 40 years as a British Sign Language user, educator and accessibility advocate, I've come to believe something different. The real crisis isn't hearing. The real crisis is communication. A crisis that most people never see The biggest challenges many Deaf people face don't begin with hearing loss. They...