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Sign-Talk

The SignTalk Project is dedicated to improving healthcare accessibility for the hearing and speech impaired in Ghana by creating a Ghanaian Sign Language (GSL) translation system. Through advanced deep learning technologies, the project focuses on translating common healthcare terms and phrases to bridge communication gaps. Phase II has created a robust video dataset of over 3000 GSL signs specific to healthcare interactions, offering crucial support for both patients and healthcare providers. With multilingual support and a validation platform for accuracy, SignTalk advances inclusivity, setting a new standard in accessible healthcare communication for Ghanaian sign language users.

The SignTalk Project under this theme seeks to create a solution that enhances healthcare accessibility for Ghanaian sign language (GSL) users. This project is dedicated to promoting inclusivity, effective communication, and improved healthcare for the hearing and speech impaired community in Ghana. The initiative arose from the recognition of communication barriers between healthcare providers and patients who use GSL, which can lead to misunderstandings and hindered care. Routine healthcare interactions, such as explaining symptoms, understanding diagnoses, or following medical instructions, can be challenging without adequate translation support. With advancements in deep learning and natural language processing, SignTalk leverages these technologies to create a reliable GSL translation system. Additionally, multilingual support ensures that healthcare providers can communicate effectively with GSL users, regardless of language, fostering a more inclusive and accessible healthcare environment.

PROJECT TEAM

dr ahene

Dr. Emmanuel Ahene

Lecturer, Computer Science Department, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
Idan

Christian Idan Frowne

RESEARCH ASSISTANT
kwabena

Dr. Kwabena Owusu-Agyemang

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Rectta Adetor