Technology

Technology and equipment that supports deaf and hard of hearing people. Articles cover communication devices, alert systems, broadcasting services and accessibility features.

Finger Spelling Machines

How finger spelling machines translate typed words into sign language videos to help people learn and communicate.

Loop Systems

Induction loop systems transmit amplified sound directly to hearing aids, helping people with hearing loss enjoy TV, theatres, churches and more.

Mobile Phones

How mobile phones and texting are changing communication for deaf and hard of hearing people.

Project Nim: Revolutionary Sign Language Film

Follow the true story of Nim, a chimp raised in the seventies to learn sign language and communicate like humans.

Signing Using Telecommunications

How technology like videophones and video relay services has changed the way deaf people use sign language to communicate.

Subtitles

Subtitles help deaf viewers follow TV, but they have limits compared to sign language and can miss emotional nuances in dialogue.

Telephone Systems

Deaf and hard of hearing people can use several telephone systems including text messages and Typetalk to communicate over distance.

The British Sign Language Broadcasting Trust

The British Sign Language Broadcasting Trust works to get more TV programmes subtitled in sign language for deaf viewers.

The Importance of Establishing Home Alerts for Deaf People

Deaf people need specialised home alert systems like strobe lights and vibrating receivers to detect fires and smoke safely.