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Doncaster students in pioneering phone venture
01 Jun 2011
Students from Doncaster have helped make history by playing a role in the development of a specialised mobile phone application.
Doncaster Deaf Trust is part of a team which is creating a searchable vocationally based iPhone application for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
The Mi-sign application, developed in partnership with Sheffield College and the Learning Skills Network, will transform the lives of those living with a hearing disability. It aims to give users of British Sign Language a mobile solution to bridge the communication divide.The application will be a searchable sign language dictionary with a difference, combining pictures, words and videos to enable everyone to communicate better with deaf people.
Derek Morris, programme manager at the Doncaster Deaf Trust said: “This is an exciting time for the Trust and our students. Being part of what could be an iconic step in the right direction, for those with a hearing disability, is incredible.” The Deaf Trust’s media students helped design the logo and were involved in discussions about what the innovative application should be called.
The concept was made possible after a communication from JISC – an organisation which works with UK colleges and universities in the innovative use of digital technologies. Bobbie Roberts, chair of the trustees at the Trust said: “The LSIS project provided funding of £50,000, filming and editing costs, are the most expensive element all of which was undertaken at our site on Leger Way.
“We are immensely proud of the students and staff involved with this project. They are truly trying to make a significant difference to the lives of those who have a hearing disability.” The application will go on trial later this year but is expected to be a popular download when officially released.
For more information about the Doncaster Deaf Trust which incorporates a Nursery, School and College or details about the iPhone application please call 01302 836710 / visit www.deaf-trust.co.uk.