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Lize Spies
My work at Folio Online combines my passion for language with my love for people. Meeting interesting people from across the globe and learning about different cultures and languages is priceless. However, my greatest joy is facilitating communication and empowering people from the ground up.
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Project SignON: Including the Deaf Community in Sign Language Translation Technology Creation
The project brought together a team of researchers, deaf community representatives, and experts in sign linguistics, MT, and AI. The goal was to develop a prototype for an app that would facilitate communication between deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing individuals across multiple signed and spoken languages.
Culture
Troy Kotsur secures second Oscar for Deaf community
At the 94th Academy Awards ceremony Troy Kotsur took home the Oscar for best supporting actor, portraying Deaf fisherman and father Frank Rossi in...
Business
Jorge Rodriguez joins Sorenson as CEO
Executives say Rodriguez is a good match for Sorenson, a provider of video-interpretation services with a specialization in hard-of-hearing and Deaf-specific communication. Rodriguez enters the position with a wealth of business experience, which will no doubt prove invaluable as the company begins a busy year.
Culture
Marvel’s Eternals Prompts Discussion about Language Access
Although it was met with mixed reviews from critics, it’s undeniable that Eternals has shaken things up in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
The film...
