Millions of people use sign language, but the methods of teaching this complex and subtle skill haven't evolved as quickly as those for written and spoken languages. SLAIT School aims to change that ...

For deaf and hard-of-hearing people, voice recognition technology like Alexa and Siri can be a barrier to effective communication. Researchers have used AI to develop a tool that converts sign ...

South Africans are encouraged to learn South African Sign Language as the country commemorates International Month for Deaf People. Observed annually in September, this month aims to raise awareness ...

Deaf students from two schools in Newcastle have created a video and fact sheet providing simple sign language phrases to be used by firefighters. The aim is to teach firefighters from Newcastle ...

Actress Rose Ayling-Ellis is calling for sign language lessons to be made freely available to those who need them - such as the parents and guardians of deaf children. The current funding for sign ...