Apple TV is adding American Sign Language to some films — and you don't need a browser extension
It's a small set for now
Apple is integrating American Sign Language (ASL) support into some of its original content titles on the Apple TV app. This new feature, available on iOS 27.2, is not a browser extension but rather a toggle within the app settings. Currently, the ASL option is available for titles like F1: The Movie, Greyhound, and Way of the Warrior Kid, as well as a new film, Being Heumann, which focuses on the life of disability rights activist Nancy Heumann.
The ASL interpreters are real individuals, directed by what are called Directors of Sign Language or Dazzles, who interpret the content on top of the Apple TV content, not in a picture-in-picture format. Apple is not using animations or AI for this feature, and there's no indication this might change in the future. Sarah Herrlinger, Apple’s senior director of Global Accessibility Policy and Initiatives, emphasized the importance of this step towards greater accessibility and inclusion for Deaf audiences.
The initiative aligns with Apple's core value of accessibility, aiming to allow more people to enjoy the content they love. Notably, Apple's Academy Award-winning Best Picture, CODA, is currently not included in the ASL-supported titles, but it's expected to join soon.
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