NaviLens and Sign Language: Easier Access to Information

ASL video by Atomic Hands about Deaf astronomer Annie Jump Cannon (2:57)

NaviLens technology helps add sign language videos to posters, displays, and documents. This makes information easier for sign language users to access in museums, schools, and public places.

Try It! Scan the NaviLens code below using NaviLens GO:

1. If viewing this post on your smartphone, please display it on a computer, tablet, or second phone.

2. Scan the NaviLens code using the NaviLens GO app.

NaviLens code for you to try. Scan using NaviLens GO

If NaviLens GO is in “Multimedia” mode (default setting), your screen should look like the screen below.

NaviLens GO screen: Left - After scanning code. Right - After tapping "Accessible Content."

 1. Tap "Accessible Content" → See "Sign Language Content" and Easy Reading Content

 2. Tap "Sign Language Content" → The YouTube ASL video will start playing.

Find ASL Videos in NaviLens GO

There are 3 videos with ASL and quality CCs for this NaviLens code about Annie Jump Cannon. To find them:

1️⃣ Swipe through images at the top of your screen until you see video thumbnails.

• Video 1: Atomic Hands ASL video

• Video 2: Video with ASL in Picture-in-Picture mode

• Video 3: ASL video

or

2️⃣ Tap "(Read More)" and scroll down to find links to videos with descriptions at the bottom.

Want ASL First?

You can make Sign Language Content play automatically if it's available:

1. Open Settings in NaviLens GO.

2. Change "Preferred Content" to "Sign Language".

3. Rescan the NaviLens code → The Atomic Hands ASL video will play automatically.
   

⚠️ Downside? You won’t see the other 2 videos with ASL and the other content. 💡 Best option? Keep "Preferred Content" as "Multimedia."  This way, you can see all content easily.

Deaf-Blind (and blind) users can access braille

🔹 Use NaviLens with a braille device connected to your smartphone

More About Atomic Hands

1. Non-profit founded by Deaf scientists Dr. Alicia Wooten & Dr. Barbara Spiecker.

2. Goals: Make STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Math) more accessible for Deaf people, increase Deaf representation in STEM fields, and more!

3. How? Through ASL educational resources, videos, and workshops.

4. Their shop sells posters of Deaf astronomers, including Annie Jump Cannon and much more!

5. Learn more on the Atomic Hands Website