In this glimpse of the future, booking an interpreter is as easy as dragging a finger across a screen, and Deaf access, even in an accident, happens remarkably smoothly, using transparent tablet screens that even boast holograms to grab your attention.
Take a look…
#CSDVision from CSD on Vimeo.
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Linda Richards
July 2, 2013
Brilliant! What I liked was the clear acknowledgement that VRS or interpreting services on screen are limited and must be so and will never replace the physical presence of an interpreter. The downside is the amount of cleaning of the screens we will need to do if this becomes commonplace! LOL! Not sure how easy this would be to see for those with sight problems or in particular area of lighting. Slick stuff… Slick advert…. All coms down to the speed and strength of our broadbands/wifi and that frustrates me more than anything at the moment! BT Infinity… Hmmm!
bobs
July 2, 2013
Did anyone else become as emotional as I did when watching this?
Heart-warming presentation of the potential of future technology, oxo
QJ
July 2, 2013
Yes! I became very emotional, I am in tears.
VanessaAustralia
July 9, 2013
Me too, Bobs.
Liz
July 2, 2013
Wow welcome the future!
Haaris Sheikh
July 9, 2013
Any technology that provides access and bridges any form of inequality is great, however, fundamental aspects needs to always take priority. In Ireland: (1) there needs to be a register of interpreters which does not exist. (2) Irish Sign Language (ISL) is still not recognised. (3) There is a huge lack of understanding amongst healthcare professionals about Deaf healthcare. (4) There is a severe lack of specialist training in the fields of healthcare and legal interpreting. (5) Parents of deaf children do not have sufficient information about signed languages and opportunities and avenues for their children and for themselves in order to make informed decisions about choices for their children (6) Serious lack of funding in all aspects of training for teachers. (7) Economic crisis has become a comfortable excuse and a cultural and linguistic minority such as a Deaf community moves towards the bottom of priorities for government bodies. So in my opinion, and that all that it is, its really important that innovation is applauded, but fundamental priorities are not forgotten. Either way – any development that raises awareness of Deaf culture, Deaf community needs and the importance of signed languages is good!