Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steven covers accessibility and assistive technologies. Last month, I contributed an op-ed piece to MIT Technology Review wherein ...

We all sometimes stare at our bawling baby and wish they could just tell us what they need… but what if that was actually possible? What if our tiny child, whose voice box is not yet mature enough to ...

Under the laws, all public bodies will be expected to offer services in sign language to members of the deaf community.

If you’re interested in learning sign language, apps are an excellent way to start. They’re a convenient and affordable alternative to classes. Plus, you can use them anywhere at any time, whether you ...

Have you ever wanted to learn sign language to communicate with family members, friends, or other people who are deaf? If so, you might want to try a new interactive website that uses AI to train you ...

Researchers at UCLA have developed an inexpensive, high-tech glove that can translate sign language into written and spoken words on a smartphone (via Fast Company). The system works in real time and ...

Sign language is a language you express by using your hands and face instead of spoken words. It’s most commonly used by people in the Deaf community. How many types of sign language are there? There ...

To understand the process of name signing, a Times team turned to people who knew it best. By Sarah Bahr Times Insider explains who we are and what we do, and delivers behind-the-scenes insights into ...

Digital media is changing language — sometimes rapidly. We explore the example of American Sign Language. By David Leonhardt On a train ride from New York to Connecticut last fall, my colleague Amanda ...

Hold My Hand is the first show if its kind where all the contestants and hosts use British Sign Language.