Assistive Technology
Accessible UX|UI design: everything you need to know
The internet is a revolutionary tool that has changed our lives since it was born! However, unfortunately, more than 98% of the…
Blog
Here on our Blog you will learn a little more about the deaf community and the importance of accessibility. Whether in business, schools, government or everyday life, we can all break down barriers and build a more accessible and inclusive world! Shall we make the change happen?
Accessibility
Social Inclusion: what is our role in promoting a fairer society
Before talking about our role in promoting social inclusion, let’s demystify a very common mistake, the association of the term integration and…
Accessibility
Audism and the discrimination against deaf people
Unfortunately, discrimination is still a concept very present in our daily lives. It exists in many ways, oppressing and offending different groups,…
Accessibility
Home Office is here to stay. And accessibility, how does it work?
Most likely you’ve heard about the famous “Home Office”, or “remote work”, right? But if you still don’t or don’t know how…
Accessibility
What is deafblindness?
Maybe you’ve already come across this term before somewhere, but don’t know exactly what it means. Or perhaps you understand it, but…
Digital Accessibility
WCAG 2.2: what to expect from the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines update
Before we talk about WCAG 2.2, we need to take a step back and understand what this acronym means. WCAG stands for…
Accessibility
Find out how to have a beautiful and accessible website
Building an accessible website can be simpler than you might think, but it’s important to consider it from the beginning of the…
Accessibility
Learn more about GAAD and how to create a more accessible world
Accessibility has been a trending topic lately, especially here on the blog. It’s super important that we have a good understanding of…
Accessibility
What are the SDGs and how they relate with digital accessibility
If you are interested in matters of sustainability, and new ways of social and economic development that are good for the planet,…
Deaf Community
Do you know what it is like to be a CODA?
If you’ve ever read anything about the deaf community you must have come across the acronym CODA, right? First of all, it…
Accessibility
The presence of People with Disabilities in the digital world
The Fourth Industrial Revolution, a concept created by Klaus Schwab, explains the interconnectivity between technology and people. This way, the means of…
Accessibility
Accessibility as a great ally of e-commerce
Our lives have changed a lot since the arrival of the new coronavirus pandemic. Some sectors have suffered huge losses because of…
Accessibility
World Hearing Day: the global scenario of hearing disabilities
Did you know that every March 3rd the World Hearing Day is celebrated? The date was established by the World Health Organization’s…
Accessibility
Why deafness is an invisible disability
Talking about deafness with those who know nothing about the topic is always an interesting conversation. Only a few know that 80%…
Accessibility
Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Social Good through Accessibility
How can Artificial Intelligence (AI) promote digital accessibility, and what are the impacts of this? Accessibility precedes artificial intelligence, and yet, they…
Accessibility
Learn a little about user experience and accessibility in the digital environment
Different actions have already been taken, mainly because of laws, to provide access for people with disabilities to everyday activities in a…
Accessibility
How to promote diversity and inclusion in companies
Many may think that it is difficult to promote diversity and inclusion actions in companies. We will show you how small attitudes…
Accessibility
Why digital accessibility is vital to building your brand
Building a strong brand is a must for companies to succeed in the digital age. And, increasingly, accessibility needs to be part…
Accessibility
What is SignWriting?
It is a sign writing system, which can record any sign language in the world without the need for oral language translation…
Accessibility
Hand Talk announces groundbreaking technology for movement recognition in sign languages
On August 12th, we finalized the 4th edition of our annual event, Link 2021 – Digital Accessibility Festival, where we shared some…
Accessibility
Make your content accessible with these very simple tips
Making your site accessible means, in other words, enabling your content to be understood by everyone. If we consider for example the…
ASL
5 Interesting Facts about Sign Languages
Sign languages are the fundamental means of communication for those with hearing or speech impairments. Apart from that, they are also the…
Accessibility
3 Things Deaf People Want You to Know
Our hearing privilege can make us disconnected from the realities of deaf people. This happens despite the fact that there are over…
Accessibility
Sign Language: a powerful tool in the communication of autistic people and people with down syndrome
Sign language is a linguistic structure that has its own grammar, being just as complete as any other oral language. It is…
Accessibility
Meet Maya, the Hand Talk’s new virtual translator
Hugo, Hand Talk’s first, and until recently, only virtual translator, is known for his friendliness and performance, helping to make the world…
Accessibility
How to create accessible videos in your communication
Creating videos for your brand or company is something special and necessary. Especially knowing that this is one of the formats that…
App
Hand Talk reaches spotlight position in Google Play with its sign language app
In May of 2021, Hand Talk, reached the spotlight in Google Play as a social impact star. The highlight came due to…
ASL
The importance of teaching Sign Language in Early Childhood Education
The teaching of Sign Languages in school, besides being an inclusive education, is responsible for the education of deaf students in their…
App
Top Apps for Learning Sign Language
There are many reasons to be drawn to learn sign language. You might be mesmerized by the richness and diversity. Perhaps you…
Accessibility
Black ASL Matters: learn the power of this language in history
In times of turmoil and chaos it seems that we become more interested in gaining knowledge about a certain subject or a…
Accessibility
5 Great Tips to get you started investing in accessibility!
Every time we hear about accessibility in companies, the first thought that comes to mind is “It must be so expensive!”. Well,…
ASL
Learn ASL: A Guide to Getting You Started Fast
Did you know that American Sign Language (ASL) is among the most popular languages for second-language learners? It’s constantly growing in popularity…
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