Sign Language Fundamental Medical Knowledge Databank
Sign Language Fundamental Medical Knowledge Databank
An online databank of 100 descriptions of basic medical concepts in sign language videos and Chinses written explanations will be set up. Apart from allowing the hearing impaired to gain access to health-related information, the project enables them to select the best descriptions of their illness from the databank when consulting the doctor and hence receive more accurate diagnosis, prescription and treatment.
Grantee
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Project Type
Research
Project Nature
Healthcare
Major Beneficiaries
Persons with disabilities
Approved Funding Amount
HK$398,560
Funding Period (months)
27
Status
Completed
Impact / Expected Impact
An online databank of explanations of descriptions of medical concepts in sign language will be set up. While the hearing impaired gain access to health-related information, they can more easily describe their illness when consulting the doctor. The target beneficiaries include deaf signers who are literate, family members of deaf signers, the General Public including friends of deaf people, teachers for the deaf, professionals who need to serve deaf clients.