ShiftCaption ASL

ShiftCaption ASL is a mobile + web AI app that improves real-time captions for Deaf and hard-of-hearing users by letting them choose “caption style” profiles aligned with how they actually communicate. Instead of generic verbatim speech-to-text, it offers options like simplified English, keyword-first, speaker-labeled summaries, and jargon-aware modes for workplaces (healthcare, retail, IT). It also supports quick “clarify” prompts (e.g., “repeat last sentence slower”) that can be shown to the speaker as a polite on-screen card. The app works in meetings, classrooms, and noisy environments where captions are often inaccurate or cognitively exhausting. It’s not a sign-language translator; it’s a practical accessibility tool that acknowledges many Deaf users rely on text but need it optimized. MVP focuses on high-quality streaming captions, customization, and exportable transcripts, not flashy avatars.