[Accessibility_sig] converting spoken word into animated signs

[Margaret McKay]

Hi there

 

I wondered if anyone knows of any developments in technology which would
covert spoken word into animated signing . One of our educational
institutions is keen to look at the possibility of exploring ways of
converting speech to animated sign for deaf learners who would otherwise
be dependent on an interpreter to access any learning opportunities.
They are keen to consider the possibility of accessing funding to look
at developing such resources and/or to investigate this further.  

 

Existing programmes like "Dragon" convert speech into text, the need for
the deaf learner is to have speech (lecturer, fellow students) converted
to a form of animated sign.  First stage enquiry shows that software
like "Flash" provides a format but from then on it is purely
developmental

 

I am aware that the area of digitised sign language is a very complex
area given that sign language is often very much contextualised
depending on what is being said and also that there are specific
regional variations which can also influence

 

I suggested that I might assist them in the first instance by emailing
professionals who might have some knowledge in this area and also who
may be able to signpost any examples of developments or research in this
area.

 

Any feedback or information would be gratefully received.

 

Margaret McKay

eAdvisor: Access & Inclusion

JISC RSC SW Scotland

 

www.rsc-sw-scotland.ac.uk

 

 

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