Case Study German Bundestag

Organization

The German Bundestag, based in Berlin, is Germany’s central legislative body, directly elected by the citizens according to the constitution. The 20th Bundestag comprises 734 members representing the pluralistic will of the people. Regular session weeks are supplemented with special sessions where sign language interpretation is provided to promote the political participation of all citizens.

Challenge

Implementing accessible communication, especially real-time sign language interpretation, presents a significant challenge. The need for highly accurate translation is critical as errors cannot be corrected after the fact. This accuracy is essential for the quality of democratic participation for people with hearing impairments. Any translation error can directly affect understanding and participation in democratic processes.

Solution

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Result

Introducing live sign language interpretation in the German Bundestag significantly improved accessible communication for political discussions and decisions. Approximately 220 hours per year are now translated into sign language live, enabling people with hearing impairments to participate actively in political discourse. This is a crucial step toward strengthening inclusion within German democracy.

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