Abstract
In Turkey, around 3 million people have hearing impairments, and the shift to digital platforms during the pandemic has worsened accessibility challenges as websites and apps often ignore their needs. Research shows that 50% of hearing-impaired individuals struggle to understand written text due to Turkish Sign Language being their first language, with Turkish serving as a second language. Differences in grammar between Turkish and Turkish Sign Language, along with a limited sign language vocabulary, further hinder comprehension. To solve this, we developed AI-powered sign language translation systems that allow people who are deaf or hard of hearing to access digital content in Turkish Sign Language. SignForDeaf's system translates text into sign language videos using Natural Language Processing (NLP) and generates seamless videos with smooth word transitions. Currently, this system supports Turkish Sign Language, with future plans to include other languages like Arabic, American, British, and Finnish Sign Language. The system was designed in collaboration with sign language experts to ensure accuracy and an inclusive development of a digital environment.
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