Hi Listers. There have been many ongoing conversations about AI. Today being World Hearing Day, I'd like to highlight the conversation on how AI is enhancing access to information in the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities. This write-up in our work as KICTANet ICT Access and Equality for persons with disabilities Fellows lists the following: 1. AI translating sign language to text and speech. 2. AI Avatars that can sign (this is to supplement the shortage of sign language translators) 3. AI-powered hearing aids adjust according to the environment, stream music and sound from the phone, and detect physical activity and location. 4. Automatic Speech Recognition Technology Below is the link you can read on the ways AI works as an assistive technology https://bit.ly/3YbW4gR Best Regards, Florence Awino Ouma <https://www.linkedin.com/in/flo-ouma-profile/> ICT Access and Equality for Persons with Disabilities Fellow, KICTANet