Sign Now

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Israeli startup Sign Now is in contact with the managers of the FIFA World Cup to provide sign language translators online for deaf people attending the event. The company, which previously worked with the Eurovision Song Contest, aims to make the World Cup accessible for deaf viewers both in-person and remotely. Sign Now offers a free app for deaf people to download. The company is currently in discussions with FIFA to negotiate and communicate the details of the partnership. Sign Nows goal is to provide equal communication access for the deaf community and eliminate communication barriers.

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The social startup Sign Now, supported by Bank Hapoalim, has launched an emergency app to assist the hearing impaired community in Israel during times of conflict. The app allows deaf individuals to make emergency calls, connect with trauma centers, emergency services, schedule personal appointments, and make calls to family members. The app also provides real-time video translation services in sign language. Bank Hapoalims support for Sign Now is part of their accessibility accelerator program, which aims to promote social entrepreneurship and improve technological development in the accessibility field.