About DeafAssist
Free captions and rights guidance — because accessibility tools shouldn’t sit behind a paywall.
The problem
Deaf students, patients and service users deserve full access to spoken communication. Speech-to-text tools exist — but many are locked behind enterprise plans, per-minute billing, or privacy-invasive platforms. Schools, NHS services and charities often can’t budget for that.
What DeafAssist does
Live browser captions for conversations and meetings — Upload audio for Whisper transcription. Browse plain-English UK rights on adjustments, Access to Work, NHS communication support and more.
Why it’s free
MN Labs builds compliance software for UK businesses. We also run Help Hub — free public-benefit tools. DeafAssist is part of that: built to help, permanently free, no plan to put live captions behind a card.
Who it’s for
- Deaf and hard-of-hearing people in the UK
- Schools, DSUs and communication support teams
- NHS, social care and charity staff
- Employers arranging workplace adjustments
- Anyone who needs free, private captions right now
Live captions help day-to-day access. Critical appointments, exams and legal meetings still need qualified BSL / speech-to-text professionals.
No card. No limits on live captions. Part of Help Hub.