Enhancing the Interaction between Deaf/Hard of Hearing and Hearing People through the Use of Modern Technologies
https://doi.org/10.26907/2541-7738.2024.5.166-177
Abstract
The rapid advance of computer technologies has unlocked numerous benefits and opportunities that make life easier. This article examines the use of speech recognition applications facilitating the communication between deaf and hearing people. The analysis is based on the interviews with Russian sign language users who rely on various applications, such as Dragon NaturallySpeaking, VoiceNavigator, Roger Speech to Text, and Ava Translator, during the communication process. Although the majority of respondents had low literacy levels due to the challenges often faced by deaf children while studying, they have successfully mastered high-tech gadgets, allowing them to engage more fully in the interaction with oral language speakers. The demand for speech recognition applications stems from the lack of Russian sign language interpreters and the wide range of problematic situations that deaf people encounter in their daily lives. However, the study highlights that many of the existing assistive applications are still not deaf-friendly, thus making deaf people continue to depend on support from sign language interpreters. The results obtained underscore the need to address the limitations of these applications by incorporating feedback from deaf users.
About the Authors
T. E. Ilyicheva
Kazan Federal University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Kazan, 420008
E. F. Fayzullina
Kazan Federal University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Kazan, 420008
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Ilyicheva T.E., Fayzullina E.F. Enhancing the Interaction between Deaf/Hard of Hearing and Hearing People through the Use of Modern Technologies. Uchenye Zapiski Kazanskogo Universiteta Seriya Gumanitarnye Nauki. 2024;166(5):166-177. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.26907/2541-7738.2024.5.166-177
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