ST1087: SignSavvy Tour (Mobile Apps)

Farhah Sherhanna Binti Sherwan University Technology MARA, Sabah Branch

There are a lot of deaf people who love to travel. People can be wondering about how deaf travelers interact with others in various states or countries without any problem. As a general rule, travelers should plan and conduct extensive study to ensure they have a clear understanding of their itinerary. Nevertheless, this journey brings particular challenges for deaf travelers that extend beyond the usual difficulties encountered while traveling. Thus, the SignSavvy Tour was established to facilitate easy communication between deaf travelers. This app allows travelers who are deaf to communicate with people more easily. To make the world more inclusive and accessible, the SignSavvy Tour plays a role in improving communication, encouraging independence, and enhancing the whole travel experience for individuals who are deaf. Next, this application provides deaf travelers with assistance in navigating unfamiliar surroundings. By using our app, users can effortlessly scan the QR code at certain attractions such as museum exhibits and historical landmarks, initiating an immersive journey guided by our sign language avatar. Thus, it will help to develop the economy of various tourism sectors. This application will be heavily promoted on many social media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.). A partnership with the Malaysian Visitor Information Centre and well-known tourist destinations might also be established to increase the app's appeal. It is incredibly straightforward and helpful for users, especially those with disabilities, to utilize the SignSavvy Tour. To close the gap that these observations indicate about the engagement of disabled people in tourism, the SignSavvy Tour serves as a significant solution.