AI Tools Available for Students with Hearing Impairments

1. Google Translate

• Description: Translates sign language into spoken or written language using camera input.
• Pros: Free; widely available; supports multiple languages.
• Cons: Limited accuracy for sign language; requires internet.
• Pricing: Free

2. SignAll

• Description: Automatically recognizes sign language and translates it into spoken language.
• Pros: Real-time translation; improves communication.
• Cons: Requires specialized hardware; costly for individuals.
• Pricing: Premium

3. MotionSavvy UNI

• Description: Device and app combo that translates sign language into text or speech.
• Pros: Accurate recognition; supports two-way communication.
• Cons: Expensive; hardware dependency.
• Pricing: Premium

4. SignAll Chat

• Description: Messaging app that converts sign language into text.
• Pros: Facilitates communication; easy to use.
• Cons: Limited to chat; requires camera.
• Pricing: Freemium

5. Hand Talk

• Description: Translates sign language into spoken language using camera input.
• Pros: Simple interface; supports multiple signs.
• Cons: Accuracy varies; limited offline use.
• Pricing: Freemium

6. ASL Translate

• Description: Converts American Sign Language (ASL) to English and vice versa.
• Pros: Useful for ASL learners; improves accessibility.
• Cons: Limited to ASL; premium features locked.
• Pricing: Freemium

7. Marlee Signs

• Description: Interactive app for learning sign language basics.
• Pros: Engaging lessons; beginner-friendly.
• Cons: Limited advanced content.
• Pricing: Freemium

8. HandSpeak

• Description: Online resource and dictionary for sign language.
• Pros: Free access; visual learning.
• Cons: Limited interactivity.
• Pricing: Free

9. Spread Signs

• Description: Visual sign language dictionary with videos.
• Pros: Large vocabulary; video-based.
• Cons: Requires internet; limited personalization.
• Pricing: Free

10. Signily

• Description: ASL dictionary app with videos.
• Pros: Easy to navigate; good for learners.
• Cons: Limited features in free version.
• Pricing: Freemium

11. ASL Dictionary

• Description: ASL dictionary with videos and explanations.
• Pros: Comprehensive; clear visuals.
• Cons: Paid for full access.
• Pricing: Premium

12. SignBSL

• Description: British Sign Language dictionary with videos.
• Pros: Free; useful for BSL learners.
• Cons: Limited features; requires internet.
• Pricing: Free

13. SignSchool

• Description: Interactive app for learning sign language vocabulary and phrases.
• Pros: Gamified learning; structured lessons.
• Cons: Premium for full content.
• Pricing: Freemium

14. Sign Language Coach

• Description: Video-based app for learning sign language.
• Pros: Interactive exercises; beginner-friendly.
• Cons: Limited advanced lessons.
• Pricing: Freemium

15. ASL Coach

• Pricing: Freemium
• Description: Educational app for learning ASL from basics to sentence structure.
• Pros: Structured curriculum; easy to use.
• Cons: Premium features locked.