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Sign Language interpreter setting for Teams Town Hall?

Anonymous
2024-06-13T10:16:39+00:00

Hi community,

I am running a Teams Town Hall event next month and we are planning to bring sign language interpreters for the accessibility consideration. I am wondering if there is any special settings for that, like a special button or special link? I can't find anything at the moment, and I presume the only way to do it is to invite the sign language interpreters as normal presenters?

Any advice would be helpful, many thanks!

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-06-13T15:37:33+00:00

    Thank you Stephen for your reply. I will go through your tips and I am sure they are useful. Hope the MS teams can integrate the sign language interpretation and simultaneous interpretation function to the Town Hall soon as they are important for the accessibility.

    Thanks again.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-06-13T11:01:47+00:00

    Hello AnnieWPW,

    * I am a Microsoft user like you, providing solutions to community members; I am NOT a Microsoft employee.

    There isn't a dedicated button or link for sign language interpreters in Microsoft Teams Town Halls at this moment. However, there are definitely ways to include them in your event to ensure accessibility for those who require sign language interpretation. Here's what you can do:

    Inviting Interpreters:

    1. Regular Participants: Invite your sign language interpreters as regular participants in your Teams Town Hall meeting. This will allow them to join the audio and see the presentations.
    2. Mute Their Microphone: Since interpreters won't be actively participating in the discussion, it's a good practice to mute their microphones to avoid any background noise or unintended audio interrupting the Town Hall.

    Positioning Interpreters:

    1. Pin Interpreters: Once the interpreters join, you can "pin" their video feeds. This will ensure their signing is always visible to participants who require it. Participants can choose to pin multiple videos, including the interpreters, for better visibility.
    2. Separate Window (Optional): Interpreters might prefer to follow the Town Hall in a separate window while interpreting in another window. This allows them to see the presenter's slides and speaker's face simultaneously, potentially improving the interpretation quality.

    Informing Attendees:

    1. Meeting Description: In the description of your Teams Town Hall event, clearly mention that sign language interpretation will be available. This will inform attendees who require it and manage their expectations.
    2. Accessibility Reminder: At the beginning of the Town Hall, you can acknowledge the presence of sign language interpreters and briefly explain how attendees can access the interpretation (e.g., pinning interpreters' videos).

    Hope this helps.

    • Stephen N.

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