Support Deaf Employees, Seamlessly.
DeafAware is your HR copilot for making workplaces more inclusive with simplified communication, Q&A, and feedback for Deaf team members.
We're in the early stages at the moment. We'd love to hear from you!
Deaf staff need specialised support—but complex documents, meetings, and corporate systems make it hard.
DeafAware helps HR simplify, translate, and gather feedback from Deaf employees—all in Microsoft Teams and Slack.
Deaf aware English is not simplified English.
Many Deaf people don’t use English as a first language—and corporate speak, HR policies, and legal documents are often written at a high literacy level. “Simplified” doesn’t cut it.
Deaf aware communication means knowing what actually makes content accessible: clarity, cultural context, and visual-first thinking. Most HR teams were never trained for this—and that’s okay. That’s where we come in.
The tools you have aren’t built for this.
You’ve probably tried some solutions: AI summaries, captioned videos, or writing things in “simpler” English.
But none of these solve the real issue: they’re not culturally aware. They assume everyone processes language the same way.
Deaf staff need more than a plain-text version of a document. They need tools designed with their communication styles in mind—tools that live where they work, like Microsoft Teams and Slack.
Inclusion isn’t optional—it’s retention, trust, and impact.
When Deaf employees feel unsupported, they disengage—or leave. HR teams are left guessing why.
Inclusion can’t be an afterthought. It has to be built into the systems people use every day.
DeafAware gives you that structure—so you can build a workplace where everyone feels heard, seen, and empowered to contribute.
Your New Copilot for Deaf Employee Support
With DeafAware, you don’t just translate messages—you build real inclusion into your day-to-day workflows. From simplified docs to anonymous feedback, it’s all designed to help your Deaf employees feel heard and supported.
For Deaf Employees: Day-to-Day Support Where They Work
DeafAware is there when they need it most—in the tools they already use. Whether it’s checking a confusing HR policy, asking a question privately, or translating a company announcement, Deaf employees can get help instantly inside Microsoft Teams or Slack.- Get summaries of complex messages or documents
- Ask questions naturally (no awkward escalation)
- Get check-ins on wellbeing and accessibilityEverything stays private, respectful, and tailored to Deaf communication styles
For HR Teams: Tools to Listen, Learn, and Improve
HR teams get their own portal with everything they need to support Deaf staff—without adding more work or guesswork. From document simplification to structured feedback reports, DeafAware turns inclusion into a daily practice.- Upload documents for Deaf-aware summaries
- View anonymized feedback trends over time
- Get notified about potential inclusion issues early
- Access insights and recommendations backed by real Deaf input
Built for How Real Teams Work
DeafAware integrates directly with Microsoft Teams and Slack—so no new logins, no new platforms, and no disruption. It’s inclusion that fits your flow.- Works directly inside Teams and Slack
- No install or onboarding required for Deaf staff
- HR tools available via secure web portal
- Designed to scale with teams of any size
Pricing
We’re currently in our early stages. Launch pricing will be simple, transparent, and designed for HR teams.
Contact us
We'd love to hear from you!We’re still in early development and we’d love your input!
DeafAware
I created DeafAware because I was raised in a Deaf family, surrounded by Deaf friends and community. I've seen firsthand how hard it can be for Deaf people to feel supported at work — and how small changes can make a huge difference.I know how hard it is when workplaces mean well but fall short. This tool is for them — and for the teams who want to do better.- Stefan, Founder
