The non-governmental organization Public Movement “Social Unity” promotes modern IT solutions for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people at the state level. The experience and achievements of the non-governmental organization were included in the National Strategy for barrier-free space in Ukraine, initiated by First Lady Olena Zelenska, and representatives of the team became members of the Supervisory Council of Barrier-Free.
Ukraine's statistics show a population of 41 million and around 2 million people with hearing loss of different degrees. About 400,000 Ukrainians in the world speak sign language, perceiving it as their native and only language. Deaf people constantly face the necessity to address urgent needs and face barriers.
For the Deaf people, everything that surrounds them is different:
- 40% of Deaf people avoid the need to read and write. Texts and subtitles are not a solution.
- Lip reading does not give the opportunity to fully understand the essence.
- Finding a job and employment is a challenging quest.
- Getting quality services in state and municipal institutions is a dream.
- Making a phone call. Loudly calling for help. Verifying identity by voice…
Everything that others are used to doing, turns into an endless series of barriers for people with hearing impairments. People around speak "foreign" language because the native language for the Deaf is a sign language. Dialogues in dreams people with hearing loss see in sign language. Deaf and Hard of Hearing people have equal rights and should have the same opportunities as other citizens of Ukraine.
THE ONLY LICENSED IT-SOLUTIONS SPECIALIZED FOR SERVICE OF PEOPLE WITH HEARING IMPAIRMENTS IN UKRAINE
Connect PRO
For offline communication (in institutions and organizations)
The software is installed on a device that is freely accessible to visitors with visual impairments.
Connect WEB
For online communication (website, mobile applications)
The web widget is installed on the customer's website and allows Deaf users to communicate freely with representatives of the organization.
Translator SL
For individual use (SL interpreter in smartphone)
The application is downloaded to the smartphone of a Deaf or Hard of Hearing person, and provides access to a SL interpreter 24/7.
These solutions provide access to the services of online sign language interpreters 24/7 (without prior registration or time coordination with the interpreter).
The use of modern digital services for people with hearing impairments by state and municipal institutions is:
- The full realization of the right to access the organization for people with complete or partial hearing loss, as it provides the translation from/into sign language.
- Providing instant online access to some of the best sign language interpreters in Ukraine and, accordingly, to the service of translation from/into sign language 24/7.
- Guarantee of fast communication with sign language interpreters: due to the implemented algorithms, Deaf and Hard of Hearing people do not have to wait for the translator’s free time, as multi-channel communication with several interpreters at the same time is provided.
- A real opportunity for a Deaf person to quickly establish a remote connection through the website of the institution/organization without the need for a personal visit: an ability to make a phone call with a sign language interpreter, get advice, etc.
- Creating equal opportunities for all users of the website, as due to additional content adaptation services, Deaf and Hard of Hearing users have the opportunity to receive information on the website and official replies from the institution in understandable language - sign language.
The software does not violate the intellectual property rights of others, as the rights to the software used in the provision of the service belong to us under the License Agreement with the copyright holder. Therefore, we offer a completely legal use of the software.