Accessibility

Designed for everyone, including users with disabilities.

JISSR is built first and foremost for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community. Accessibility is not a bonus feature - it is the entire point. We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA.

Features for accessibility

• High-contrast mode and dark/light themes, switchable from settings.
• Adjustable text size across the interface.
• Keyboard navigation for all interactive controls.
• ARIA labels and role attributes for screen-reader compatibility.
• Visual cues for audio events (recording status, playback) - no critical information is conveyed by sound alone.
• Haptic feedback on supported mobile devices for action confirmation.
• Captions and text output for every spoken translation.

Known limitations

As an academic prototype, some areas still need work:

• Translation accuracy varies with lighting, signing speed, and camera angle.
• The avatar dictionary is limited to a starter vocabulary of common signs.
• Some animations and modals could better support reduced-motion preferences.

Report an accessibility barrier

If something stops you from using JISSR, please tell us - we take accessibility reports as a priority. Email mr.yousufalshaaili@gmail.com with what happened and the device/browser you used. We try to respond within a few working days.