Build a new Woo plugin for Deaf people

Deaf people can certainly submit web forms using text input like anyone else. However, the video input feature will be designed to enhance accessibility and communication for Deaf individuals in a more inclusive way. Here’s how it works:

1. Enhanced Communication: While Deaf individuals can use text to submit web forms, using video allows them to express themselves in their native language, which is Sign Language. This is especially important for Deaf users who may not be as comfortable or proficient in written language.
2. Improved Clarity: Video input enables Deaf users to provide information with greater clarity and nuance. They can use facial expressions, gestures, and body language to convey their messages, which may not be fully captured in text.
3. Inclusivity: The VideoMail plugin aims to create a more inclusive and accessible online experience for Deaf users. By offering a video input option, it ensures that Deaf individuals have a choice in how they communicate through web forms.
4. Accessibility Considerations: In some cases, Deaf users may face barriers with traditional text input fields, especially if they use screen readers or other assistive technologies. Video input can potentially alleviate some of these accessibility challenges.

How can a Deaf individual interact with a product catalog? They can utilize video input to request specific products, but what should be the procedure if the desired product is no longer in stock? How will the system handle inventory management, order pricing, and related tasks in such cases?

Deaf people can certainly submit web forms using text input like anyone else.

@owaisansari53 No, > 80% of Deaf cannot write that well enough due to lack of education. They require Sign Language.

While Deaf individuals can use text to submit web forms, using video allows them to express themselves in their native language, which is Sign Language.?

Yes, I already know that and already have a solution for other WordPress plugins, see for example https://deaf.org.nz/contact

How can a Deaf individual interact with a product catalog?

Good question. I would start simple. First, with general contact forms, for example. Product catalogues are more complicated and can be looked at in a second iteration.

I think this is best handled, @michaelheuberger , by contacting Woo directly via the contact forms on their website. That’s not to say, however, that I didn’t find this fascinating.

@sterndata Why isn’t this fascinating?

And there is no contact form under https://woocommerce.com/contact-us/

https://woocommerce.com/contact-us/#wccom-modal-contact-us-popup

• This reply was modified 1 year, 2 months ago by Steven Stern (sterndata).

Thanks!

Hi @michaelheuberger

Your initiative is truly inspiring, and we appreciate your efforts.

Your Ninja Forms plugin that supports Sign Language is indeed a wonderful contribution to the community.

While we don’t handle this kind of issue in the forums, contacting us at WooCommerce might direct you to the right team.

Cheers,

Thanks @aguinaldodarla, will do ??

Thank you @michaelheuberger

I’m going to mark this thread as resolved, but please don’t hesitate to start a new topic if you have any more questions down the line.

Have a fantastic day!