Deaf Awareness, Policy Shifts, and New Tech
From Deaf Awareness Month celebrations to new AI research and a federal settlement on ASL rights in prisons, this week’s stories show how advocacy, policy, and technology are reshaping accessibility. Culture, innovation, and accountability remain the threads tying it all together.
Technology and Cultural Innovation Are Transforming ASL Accessibility
Recent breakthroughs in ASL accessibility span AI translation ethics, children’s programming, airport apps, and international policing practices. These developments demonstrate how technology and cultural authenticity can work together to create truly inclusive solutions.
From Viral Hamilton Performance to AI Innovation
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Can AI create ASL
Veo 3 from Google is an amazing tool with advanced video generation capabilities, but can it be used to create accurate and culturally appropriate ASL videos? Let’s analyze how well it handles the complexities of American Sign Language, including handshape accuracy, facial expressions, fluency, and cultural relevance.