DeafSafeWork VR

Product Walkthrough

See how immersive VR and AI protect deaf workers in the workplace

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Environments

5 Immersive Workplace Environments

Train in realistic settings where deaf workers face daily hazards

🏢 Office Fire alarms, evacuation drills, team communication barriers
🏭 Factory Machine alerts, forklift warnings, chemical spill signals
📦 Warehouse Vehicle movements, loading bay hazards, PA announcements
🏥 Hospital Emergency codes, patient call systems, team handovers
🛒 Retail Customer interactions, security alerts, store announcements
Simulation

VR Simulation Deep Dive

Factory Floor — Scenario 2.4

You're on a factory floor. A forklift approaches from behind — but the warning siren is audio-only. The floor vibrates through your VR controller. Captions flash: 'DANGER — FORKLIFT APPROACHING'. A BSL avatar demonstrates the correct response.

Vibration/haptic cues replace audio alerts
Real-time captions in all scenarios
BSL sign-language video overlays
Learn-by-doing, not learn-by-reading
Self-Advocacy

Practice Self-Advocacy in a Safe Space

Walk through workplace rights scenarios step by step

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Your manager refuses to provide a BSL interpreter for team meetings
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You learn this is a breach of reasonable adjustment duty
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Practice filing an internal grievance with template guidance
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Understand ACAS early conciliation and your options
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Know your employment tribunal rights and next steps
AI Assistant

Your Rights, Explained Clearly

DeafSafeWork AI Legal Assistant RAG-Powered
Can my employer refuse to pay for a BSL interpreter?
Powered by RAG architecture · Validated by employment lawyers · Updated quarterly
Available in plain English + BSL video
Accessibility

Built Deaf-First, Not Retrofitted

Every element designed with deaf users from day one

BSL Video Integration Sign language overlays throughout every scenario and tutorial
Haptic/Vibration Cues Controller vibrations replace audio warnings for danger alerts
Real-Time Captions Instant captioning of all audio elements within simulations
Multi-Access Modes VR headset, tablet, or desktop — non-VR fallback on all devices
Support

Connected to Real Support

Personalised pathways based on your scenario responses

VR Scenario Completed
Assessment of Needs
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Occupational Health Referral
Workplace risk assessments and health monitoring
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NHS Talking Therapies / SignHealth BSL Therapy
Mental health support in your language
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Access to Work Application Support
Funding for workplace adjustments
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Local Deaf Support Organisation
Community connections and advocacy
Employers

Why Deploy DeafSafeWork VR

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Reduce Incident Rates
Lower accident rates and minimise employment tribunal risk through proactive training
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Meet Legal Duties
Satisfy Equality Act 2010 reasonable adjustment obligations with evidence
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Access to Work Funded
Deployment costs are eligible for Access to Work funding support
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Inclusion Leadership
Demonstrate genuine commitment to deaf employees and inclusive culture

Employer dashboard: track completion, monitor outcomes, generate compliance reports

Privacy

Your Data, Protected

Security and privacy are foundational, not afterthoughts

No personally identifiable data stored on VR headset
End-to-end encryption for all data transfers
GDPR-compliant by design
Data Protection Impact Assessment before any pilot
Aggregate analytics only — no individual tracking
AI assistant: informational only, not legal advice (clear disclaimers)
Pilot

Be Part of the DeafSafeWork VR Pilot

We're recruiting partners for the next phase

Deaf workers for co-design workshops
UK employers for pilot deployment
Deaf charities for partnership
Get Involved

Contact: Lushsoft / GHHRA

🇬🇧 Funded by Innovate UK Health Innovation Programme
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