174 - SignGlasses: Transforming Language Accessibility for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

This week, Shari Eberts sits down with Paul Travers, the CEO of Vuzix, and Monique Clark, the COO of SignGlasses. The discussion revolves around the fascinating technology in SignGlasses, which seeks to provide accessibility for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing. SignGlasses are a wearable computing device that appears as ordinary glasses, but is designed to seamlessly bring language accessibility to individuals in various settings. Monique Clark highlights the inspirational stories and emotional reactions of users who have experienced the technology themselves and, emphasizing how it has the potential to transform people's lives. Paul Travers elaborates on the technology behind these innovative glasses, which can offer a wide range of applications even beyond sign language interpretation and captions. You can read more about SignGlasses here: https://www.signglasses.com/ Be sure to subscribe to our channel for the latest episodes each week and follow This Week in Hearing on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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