World Deaf Tech (WDT), made up of members from four countries (Italy, Mexico, Spain and Brazil), was born by giving lectures and carrying out activities for the deaf community related to technology, innovation and applications to improve their accessibility and quality of life.
To be leaders in the creation of technological solutions that eliminate communication and information access barriers for deaf people, fostering an inclusive society where all people, regardless of their hearing ability, can fully participate in all aspects of life.
To develop and promote innovative technologies that improve the quality of life of deaf people, facilitating communication, learning and social integration. To work in collaboration with the deaf community to create accessible and effective tools that respond to their specific needs.
Inclusion: Commitment to equity and accessibility, ensuring that the technologies developed are useful and accessible to all deaf people. Innovation: Constant drive to find creative and effective solutions that respond to the challenges of the deaf community. Empowerment: To strengthen deaf people by providing tools that allow them to overcome barriers and reach their full potential in all aspects of life.
Find mobile and desktop applications that facilitate communication between deaf and hearing people, such as real-time translators from sign language to text and viceversa.
Offer specialized courses and workshops on technology for deaf people, covering everything from basic digital skills to programming and the use of adapted productivity tools.
Establish a research center focused on the creation of new technologies and innovative solutions that address the specific needs of the deaf community, collaborating with experts and the community to ensure the relevance and effectiveness of the products.
Create an online platform that offers multimedia content adapted for deaf people,including videos with subtitles and translations in sign language, accessible e-books, and educational resources.
Provide sign language interpretation services through video calls, facilitating real-time communication between deaf and hearing people in different contexts, such as medical consultations, work meetings, or administrative procedures.
Advise companies and organizations on how to make their websites, applications, and digital platforms accessible to deaf people, including the implementation of subtitles, virtual sign language interpreters, and visual alerts.
Make access to technology and recent innovations simple and accessible to all. Provide a workspace and collaboration environment for deaf and hard of hearing individuals, whether they are entrepreneurs, professionals, or students, to promote the sharing of knowledge and experiences. Encourage professionalization in the world of technology for the deaf, promoting the creation of new projects and equal and tangible job opportunities. Highlight the importance of implementing inclusive technologies to improve the quality of life for all of us.
All deaf people around the world who are working as professionals in code programming or graphic design related to technology.