SignUp is a Google Chrome extension that overlays sign language interpretation onto streaming platforms like Disney+ and Netflix. This allows Deaf individuals to enjoy mainstream movies with accessible captioning, enhancing their viewing experience.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals often find that standard written captions on streaming platforms are inadequate or inaccessible, particularly for young children and those with reading difficulties. Many rely on sign language as their primary mode of communication, yet mainstream media lacks sufficient signed interpretation. This limits access to entertainment and educational content for a significant portion of the population.
Solution
SignUp is a free Google Chrome extension that provides sign language interpretation for movies and TV shows on streaming platforms like Disney+ and Netflix. The extension overlays a video of a sign language interpreter onto the screen, allowing users to watch content in American Sign Language (ASL), British Sign Language (BSL), or Indian Sign Language (ISL). Users can adjust the size and location of the interpreter window for optimal viewing. By providing signed interpretations, SignUp aims to make media more accessible and enjoyable for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, especially children who may not yet be proficient readers.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, particularly children, their families, students of sign language, and teachers of the deaf seeking accessible entertainment and educational resources.
Features
- Google Chrome extension that overlays sign language interpretation on streaming platforms
- Supports American Sign Language (ASL), British Sign Language (BSL), and Indian Sign Language (ISL)
- Adjustable interpreter window size and location
- Growing library of interpreted movies and TV shows on Disney+ and Netflix
- Prioritizes Deaf interpreters and screens hearing interpreters with the Deaf community
- Allows users to request interpretations for specific movies and TV shows