People turning research into accessible technology

Behind VisuoLab and SignBank is a multidisciplinary team of developers, researchers, designers and accessibility specialists, supported by people working in management, quality assurance and technical support. They turn research into tools that document, preserve, teach and share sign languages.

Transparency: what does it cost to sustain the work?

Why do we need ongoing support?

Much of this work has relied on institutional projects and contracts and on contributions from Levante Lab itself. Those funds are essential, but do not automatically ensure the ongoing support of the whole ecosystem. Recurring support enables long-term planning and makes improvements available across the network, including to communities that cannot fund their own installations.

Keeping the team means keeping the ecosystem safer

Technology evolves rapidly, and new security vulnerabilities, technical risks and compatibility challenges can emerge with little warning. Sustaining VisuoLab and SignBank therefore requires more than developing new features. It requires a knowledgeable technical team able to monitor technological changes, identify risks, maintain and update the platforms, and respond to emerging vulnerabilities. A continuous team helps protect the people, institutions and data that depend on the ecosystem. This includes maintaining software dependencies, addressing security issues, improving reliability and accessibility, and supporting the teams responsible for local installations and their users. Each installation operates within its own institutional and technical context. Ongoing support helps local teams troubleshoot problems, understand new requirements, plan improvements and adapt to changes without losing the knowledge accumulated through years of development. Supporting the team is an investment in the long-term security, reliability and continuity of the entire VisuoLab network. Security is never a finished task or an absolute guarantee. It is an ongoing responsibility that requires expertise, attention and the capacity to respond as technologies and risks evolve.

Monthly support

Choose the amount that works for you. These memberships support the shared ecosystem; they do not create different levels of access to the tools. See all membership options →

Community memberships

Institutional and structural support

Universities, foundations, associations and companies can discuss formal annual commitments, with agreed scopes and responsibilities. Sponsorship does not confer exclusivity or ownership of linguistic resources.

Make a one-time contribution

Not every contribution needs to recur. A single donation, in an amount you choose, can help support the team, improve the platforms and broaden access. It is charged only once. Explore fundable features →

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