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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Luyanda Mkhize, Marzelle Els, Wesley Smith, Matthew Kearns and Kylie Hely signing the final part of "How are you?" Photo: Nikhil Gopichand. CLASS is in session at Amanzimtoti Main Beach, where the KZN ...