PIVOT Language Access Technology

PIVOT Has Arrived at Colorado Division for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind (SENSE Colorado)

SENSE Colorado’s new website now includes PIVOT, a multimodal language access technology that makes digital information accessible in signed languages, spoken languages, and written translations — directly on the page.

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). Other modalities and languages will be added.

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, also known as 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 on SENSE Colorado's Website

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.

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.

PIVOT can support 7,000+ spoken and written languages and 300+ signed languages worldwide, depending on the organization’s implementation.

Colorado Division for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind (SENSE Colorado) implemented PIVOT to expand communication access on its website.

Yes. Organizations can expand their PIVOT implementation to include spoken language audio and written translations without redesigning their website or creating duplicate pages.

You can experience PIVOT on the SENSE Colorado website: www.sensecolorado.org 

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