Netflix and BBC iPlayer are available on both iOS and Android. However, Netflix and BBC iPlayer are leading the way in providing an accessible video, TV and film viewing experience with subtitles. There aren’t many on demand apps which have subtitles, which is why Action on Hearing Loss are doing the ‘Subtitle It’ campaign. It’s also good for BSL users who want to communicate with non-signers if an interpreter isn’t around. The Notes app is usually installed on a smartphone, but it’s really handy for deaf people! If you’re in a noisy environment and can’t quite hear what the person you’re talking to is saying, get them to type it on this app. Interpreter Now is available on both iOS and Android devices. Similar to NGTS, using any ordinary phone, BSL users can communicate with others via a qualified BSL interpreter, with no need for any extra equipment. This is an instant video-relay app specifically designed for BSL users who can’t use the phone. Find out more about SoundHound and Shazam. It’s a great way for deaf people to get involved at parties/concerts and to learn the words to new songs quickly and easily.īoth aps are available on iOS and Android. These are brilliant apps for deaf music lovers! If you hear a song that you like on the radio or at a concert, these apps instantly recognise it and will stream live lyrics to your device. (Requires 3G/wifi).Īvailable on both iOS and Android. The famous video messaging app allows you to send super fast videos up to 5 minutes long, and completely hands-free! Other elements include group chats and uploading videos to social media. Here’s a snapshot of the fantastic gadgets and tools out there: Glide – Video Chat Messenger For the deaf and hard of hearing, transcription devices, captioning, amplified phones, bluetooth and of course, hearing aids, are breaking down key communication barriers that can inhibit the lives of many.Īs firm believers in the power of technology to transform the lives of people who are deaf or hard of hearing, Deaf Unity enlisted the help of blogger, Ellie Parfitt, to round up the best apps for deaf people. Every day new developments, gadgets, devices and discoveries are made which have the potential to change the world as we know it.
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