Need feedback from ASL community on accessibility project
Title: Looking for feedback from ASL community on accessibility project
Hey Everyone,
I hope this is the correct place to post this.
I want to build an accessibility demo for the OpenAI x Handshake challenge. The focus is on ASL in streaming/media and how human signing delivers meaning that AI alone cannot.
Before going too far with the build, I wanted to pause and get input from people who actually understand this space.
A few things I’d really appreciate feedback on:
• What are the biggest pain points with ASL accessibility in streaming or video content today?
• Does translating English to ASL gloss to signed video even feel like the right approach, or does that miss the mark?
• What makes something feel “natural” vs robotic in ASL delivery?
• If someone wanted to collaborate with a signer on a small project, what’s the best way to do that respectfully?
Please add any pain points or valuable feedback.
I would love to work with a real signer (not AI-generated signing), so I want to make sure I approach that the right way as well.
If anyone is open to sharing thoughts, I truly appreciate it. If you happen to be open to collaborating, please let me know.
Thank You All 🤗