Accessibility

Deaf people can drive cars, trucks, buses, and even fly planes in Europe and the rest of world. Being deaf does not stop someone from getting a licence. The most important sense for driving and flying is vision. What is a driving licence? A driving licence lets you drive a vehicle on public roads. In […]

Deaf people use daily accessibility tools to live on their own and be part of society. These devices use light, vibration, and text instead of sound to share information. They are important tools that support deaf people’s human rights and inclusion in all areas of life. What Are Daily Accessibility Tools? Accessibility tools replace sounds

Accessibility means making sure deaf people can join in all parts of public life. This includes getting information, using services, and being part of society. In the European Union (EU), there are special laws to help make life more accessible for deaf people. What is Accessibility? Accessibility for deaf people means removing barriers that make

Distance interpreters are for deaf people to talk with hearing people when they are not in the same place. These interpreters use video calls to translate between sign language and spoken language. This service is becoming more common across Europe and is making communication easier for deaf people. What are Distance Interpreters? A distance interpreter

Deaf people who use sign language often need help to communicate with those who do not know sign language.  Two types of professionals assist: interpreters and translators. While their work seems similar, they have different roles.  Hearing interpreters cannot replace deaf translators because sign languages are visual, cultural, and structured differently from spoken or written

A Deaf interpreter is a deaf or hard of hearing person who supports with communication. They make sure deaf people and hearing people can understand each other well. Deaf interpreters have sign language as their first language. In Europe, these services are important for deaf people to get equal access in linguistic complex situations. Who

Subtitles are text shown mostly at the bottom of TV programs and videos. They are here for deaf and hard-of-hearing people to understand what is being said. In the European Union (EU), there are laws to make sure more videos have subtitles. What Are Subtitles? Subtitles show the words people are saying on screen. Special