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These video plug-ins will be created in consistent locations, large enough for sign language to be seen. Sign language video will also be there throughout a meeting, and the video will stay large even when slides or screen shares appear.
Microsoft says the view makes preferences “sticky” thanks to the new accessibility settings pane. You won’t have to worry about pinning translators or activating captions every time a Teams call starts. You will be able to jump directly into a meeting instead of changing the options.
The sign language view and accessibility pane are currently available via a User-only Public Preview. Microsoft says they will be available to all commercial and government customers “in the coming weeks.” It may take some time before everyone can use this function. Still, the feature promises to greatly simplify meetings for anyone with limited hearing, and Teams may be better suited for conversations until alternatives like Zoom offer a similar one.
