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Digital Media Accessibility Survey

This survey aims to understand the current challenges and needs of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities regarding digital media accessibility. The focus of this research is on the development of real-time American Sign Language (ASL) translation using Generative AI and customizable avatars, a technology that has the potential to significantly improve communication and access to digital content for individuals who rely on ASL as their primary language.

By gathering insights from the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities, as well as from professionals and organizations working in accessibility, this survey seeks to identify key barriers to digital media accessibility, evaluate the feasibility of AI-driven ASL translation solutions, and assess the specific requirements for implementing this technology in a way that is user-friendly and effective.

The results of this survey will inform the development of an innovative AI-driven solution that aims to provide seamless, real-time ASL translation, empowering users with greater access to digital content and improving overall communication experiences.

1) Personal Information

a) Name

b) Email

c) Phone Number

d) What is your age group?

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2) Survey Questions

a) How do you primarily communicate?

a) How do you primarily communicate?
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b) Which best describes you ?

b) Which best describes you ?

c) What best describes your current occupation?

c) What best describes your current occupation?

d) How does your hearing impairment impact your work? (Select all that apply)

  

d) How does your hearing impairment impact your work? (Select all that apply)  

e) Does your employer provide accessibility tools?

e) Does your employer provide accessibility tools?

What tools does your employer provide ?

f) What types of digital media do you consume regularly? (Select all that apply)

f) What types of digital media do you consume regularly? (Select all that apply)

g) How many hours per day do you spend consuming digital media?

g) How many hours per day do you spend consuming digital media?

h) What are your biggest frustrations when trying to access digital media? (Select all that apply)

h) What are your biggest frustrations when trying to access digital media? (Select all that apply)

i) In which situations do you most need better accessibility? (Please describe)

j) What existing tools or methods do you use to make digital media more accessible?

j) What existing tools or methods do you use to make digital media more accessible?

k) Do you create digital content?

k) Do you create digital content?

l) If you create content, what type? (Select all that apply)

l) If you create content, what type? (Select all that apply)

15. Which devices do you primarily use to consume digital media? (Select all that apply)

15. Which devices do you primarily use to consume digital media? (Select all that apply)

16. Which digital platforms do you use most often?

16. Which digital platforms do you use most often?

o) Which features would be most valuable to you? Rate from 1 (not important) to 5 (very important)

Real-time ASL translation of spoken content

Real-time ASL translation of spoken content

ASL translation for pre-recorded videos

ASL translation for pre-recorded videos

Text-to-ASL translation

Text-to-ASL translation

Voice-to-ASL translation

Voice-to-ASL translation

Human interpreter overlay

Human interpreter overlay

Customizable signing speed

Customizable signing speed

Download/offline access

Download/offline access

Emergency alerts in ASL

Emergency alerts in ASL

p) For video content, what would be your preferred way to see ASL translation?

p) For video content, what would be your preferred way to see ASL translation?

q) How would real-time ASL translation of digital media impact your daily life?

r) What concerns would you have about using an Generative AI-powered ASL translation service?

s) How much would you be willing to pay for this service?

s) How much would you be willing to pay for this service?

t) Who would likely pay for this accessibility service? (Select all that apply)

t) Who would likely pay for this accessibility service? (Select all that apply)

u) How much time would this solution save you daily?

u) How much time would this solution save you daily?

v) Would you be interested in:

v) Would you be interested in:

w) What solutions have you tried before? Rate each (1-5):


Professional human interpreters

w) What solutions have you tried before? Rate each (1-5):Professional human interpreters

Existing ASL translation apps

Existing ASL translation apps

Auto-captioning services

Auto-captioning services

Text-based alternatives

Text-based alternatives

Video relay services

Video relay services

x) What do these solutions lack? (Select all that apply)

x) What do these solutions lack? (Select all that apply)

Is there anything else you'd like to share about your experiences or needs?