How AI can bridge the Deaf and hearing worlds | Adam Munder

Challenges of Communication for the Deaf Community

Deaf individuals often face significant challenges when it comes to communication, particularly due to a scarcity of interpreters. For instance, a personal account highlights the frustration experienced when a deaf couple was unable to secure an interpreter during a doctor's visit, forcing them to rely on their young daughter to translate medical information. This situation illustrates the broader issue many deaf people encounter daily, where they must resort to text or written communication instead of being able to engage in conversations that honor the nuances of American Sign Language (ASL). Furthermore, the limited availability of interpreters creates an imbalance in access to information, leaving many deaf individuals at a disadvantage in both personal and professional settings.