Multiple Languages to Sign Language Using NLTK

Abstract

Sign language involves visual gestures and signs that deaf and mute people adopt as their first conversation. People other than deaf or hard of hearing can also use sign language, like, people suffering from autism, apraxia of speech, cerebral palsy or down syndrome. It entails hand gestures, non-verbal communication or physical movement, and face emotions all at the same time. It may be used by communities who have difficulty to speak, those who can hear but cannot talk, and helps normal individuals to interact with hearing impaired people. There are several groups of hearing-impaired people throughout the globe, and each community's language is unique. American Sign Language (ASL) is utilized throughout United States; British Sign Language (BSL) is a form of communication in the United Kingdom; Australian Sign Language (AUSLAN) is used in Australia; and Indian Sign Language (ISL) is used in India. ISL signs are divided into three categories: one handed, two handed, and non-manual signs. One-handed and two-handed signs are sometimes known as manual signs. Changes in body position and facial emotions provide non-manual indicators. This translator converts English text to Sign language, allowing hearing-impaired persons in India to engage with others. This application takes multiple languages as input and gives signs as information.