New Technology of Communication for the Deaf

VIDEO: [CC] - No more depend interpreters in the future ? MotionSavvy introduces Uni - a two way communication tool for the Deaf and Hearing.



With recent advancements in gesture recognition technology, it is now possible to provide the millions of Deaf and Hard of Hearing people worldwide with a affordable tool to communicate with their peers.



UNI uses advanced gesture recognition technology called Leap Motion, this allows users to see how their signs appear on camera, which helps to make sure signs are input correctly and avoid missing important information.



What UNI does for you ? First of its kind device translates sign language into audio and spoken word to text, finally empowering the Deaf and Hard of Hearing to lead full lives and boundless careers. More details at www.motionsavvy.com

Sign To Speech - Powered by motion gesture recognition technologies, UNI translates signs into audible speech for hearing individuals.



Speech to Text - Using voice recognition technology, UNI identifies audible speech and converts it to text for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals.



Leap Motion V2 Tracking Developer Beta - Demo

Developer beta of Leap Motion's V2 tracking. Learn more at https://developer.leapmotion.com



More details at www.motionsavvy.com

RIT National Science Fair For Deaf

VIDEO [CC] - Science fair held at RIT for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.



ROCHESTER - It was all about finding the answers to scientific questions at the RIT National Science Fair for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students on Saturday.

Dozens of middle and high school students from Arkansas, California, Delaware, Florida and a number of other states all came to Rochester for the fair. RIT is the home of the National Technical Institute for the Deaf.



The groups were tasked with putting together presentations related to topics like chemistry, engineering, zoology and medicine.



Judges then looked through the projects to determine a winner, who wins a cash prize. SOURCE

Deaf Dating Violence: Do You Know The Signs ?

VIDEO [ASL/CC] - Domestic Violence Awareness: Do you know the signs about dating violence?



This video is meant to be played without sound. This video used facts from: ASADV is a member of the Rochester/Monroe County Domestic Violence Consortium (DVC) and Justice for Deaf Victims Coalition (JDVNC).



Our mission is to provide support to the Deaf community and to Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard of Hearing individuals, families, and children who are or have been victims/survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual abuse.

We offer a safe and supportive environment of advocacy, empowerment, community education, and training services.



All of our staff are Deaf. All of our staff, advocates, and volunteers are fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). http://asadv.org



http://www.rit.edu/studentaffairs/womenandgender/get-help/cares-hotline#tab-2-report-an-incident. Please visit our website for more information and details, http://www.theredflagcampaign.org



Related Domestic Violence:



Stop Domestic Violence Against Women - If you or someone you know is in a DV situation and needs help, contact your local DV agency. There is nothing available nearby, contact Deaf Hope at hotline@deaf-hope.org from Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. More info at: http://Deaf-Hope.org



Stop Domestic Violence Promo from Lavender Revolution - A social media movement to end violence against women. Watch on a tube: http://youtu.be/2_UclJCbDa0

Deaf Group Harlem Shake at RIT/NTID

VIDEO: Harlem Shake at National Technical Institute for the Deaf.



The Harlem Shake Masquers Drama Club. We have decided to dance as Harlem Shake for our performance! Deaf group can dance if they cant hear or can hear at Rochester Institute of Technology in New York.

About 'The Harlem Shake' Wikipedia: The Harlem Shake is a dance that originally began in Harlem, New York. Since its beginnings it has spread to other urban areas and became popular in music videos.



The announcers at the Entertainer's Basketball Classic at Rucker Park will tell you that the modern day Harlem Shake was started by a man by the name of "Al B" (nickname Sisqo or Cisco). Al B was an alcoholic that would do the dance upon request. Because of its founder, the dance was originally called the "albee" in Rucker and Harlem, but then later became known as the Harlem Shake. ... Read more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harlem_shake_%28meme%29