Monday, August 04, 2003

Electronic glove aims to translate ASL to speech

This is a fascinating article about a fascinating, experimental technology. Just as with cochlear implants, it's adding to the debate in the deaf community over whether a deaf person should take steps toward hearing and being able to communicate with the hearing community. It's touchy because many in the deaf community view their use of ASL as an intrinsic part of their culture. These individuals do not see their deafness as an impediment.

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