SENSE Colorado’s new website now includes PIVOT, a multimodal language access technology that makes digital information accessible directly on the page.
For launch, SENSE Colorado is providing American Sign Language (ASL) translations, with the ability to expand to spoken audio and written translations over time.
What is PIVOT?
PIVOT is a multimodal language access technology developed by dozanü innovations that makes digital information understandable across languages and communication formats.
Instead of requiring separate webpages, PDFs, or external videos, PIVOT delivers accessible information directly within websites and digital environments.
With PIVOT, organizations can provide:
• Signed language video
• Spoken language audio
• Written translations
All from one interface.
PIVOT helps organizations deliver more inclusive, scalable, and sustainable communication access.
How to Use PIVOT
Using PIVOT takes only a few steps.
Step 1: Find the PIVOT Button
Look for the PIVOT icon, typically located in the bottom right corner of the page.
Step 2: Open the Widget
Click the icon to launch the language access panel. You may watch the tutorial or skip it.
Step 3: Select Language and Format
Choose your preferred language and communication format. SENSE Colorado currently offers American Sign Language (ASL).
Step 4: Access Information
Click on any text on the page to view the translated content. You can continue navigating while PIVOT translates each section.
PIVOT also supports keyboard navigation for accessible browsing.
Why SENSE Colorado Implemented PIVOT
SENSE Colorado, formerly the Colorado Division for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind, works to ensure people across Colorado can access information, services, and resources needed to communicate and participate fully.
As part of the Colorado Department of Human Services, the agency is committed to building a barrier-free Colorado where cultural and linguistic access is essential.
By implementing PIVOT, SENSE Colorado is expanding access to public information through American Sign Language translations delivered directly within its website.
The platform allows the agency to scale language access in the future by adding spoken audio and written translations without redesigning the website or creating duplicate content.
The Future of Accessible Information
Providing language access online has traditionally been difficult to scale.
Organizations often rely on:
• Static translated PDFs
• Long signed language videos hosted externally
• Separate accessibility workflows
• Duplicate webpages in multiple languages
When information changes, these materials quickly become outdated.
PIVOT eliminates this friction.
By connecting translations directly to source content, organizations can manage language access dynamically through a self-managed dashboard, helping information remain accurate as content evolves.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About PIVOT
What is PIVOT?
PIVOT is a multimodal language access technology that allows digital information to be accessed through signed languages, spoken languages, and written translations directly within websites and digital systems.
How does PIVOT work?
PIVOT integrates into a website and allows users to select their preferred language and communication format. The platform then delivers the translated information directly within the webpage.
What types of languages does PIVOT support?
PIVOT can support 7,000+ spoken and written languages and 300+ signed languages worldwide, depending on the organization’s implementation.
Why did Colorado Division for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind (SENSE Colorado) implement PIVOT?
Colorado Division for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind (SENSE Colorado) implemented PIVOT to expand communication access on its website. For the initial launch, the organization chose American Sign Language (ASL) to best serve its primary audience.
Can PIVOT support more languages in the future?
Yes. Organizations can expand their PIVOT implementation to include spoken language audio and written translations without redesigning their website or creating duplicate pages.
Where can I see PIVOT in action?
You can experience PIVOT on the SENSE Colorado website: www.sensecolorado.org
