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Question

• If you were on holiday and did not speak the language, what tools are available to help you communicate?

• Could you use these tools to communicate with a deaf person?

Tools

Research

• We wanted something that was;– Portable

– Accessible

– Relevant to our learners

• Statistics

• Researched current market

The Concept

• To design and create an app that translates vocational words into BSL signs

• To facilitate teaching and learning

• To assist BSL users to communicate in an educational and vocational environment

Our Partners

• All partners were involved in LSIS MoLeNET 3• Doncaster College for the Deaf approached

The Sheffield College who then introduced The Learning Skills Network

• Together we are developing Mi-Sign

Branding

• A brand was created to be instantly recognisable

Walkthrough

• 2 options – Search (A-Z, Predictive)

– Category (Generic vocational areas)

• Image and word

• Sign (BSL translation)

Developing Content

• Chose initial vocational area

• Taken and edited photographs

• Videoed and edited BSL signs

• Uploaded to MoLe TV Channel

• App will use data from the channel

Next Steps

• Trial Beta version with learners and employers

• Measure progress and outcomes

• Refine and further develop

• Additional content based on feedback

• Widen trial

• Final app available to all

Contact Information

• jatkinson@ddt-deaf.org.uk

• cbostwick@ddt-deaf.org.uk