Active Research

Help Shape the Future of Inclusive Voice Technology

Join a paid research study designed for the Deaf and hard of hearing community. Contribute to voice AI innovation, improve voice recognition accessibility, and get rewarded for your time.

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You're here because your voice is unique...

Your voice has potential to help voice technology become more inclusive

Voice-to-text services promise convenience, but they leave behind a large population whose voice isn't understood by these technologies. That problem is what our mission strives to solve. By joining this study, you'll help train voice technology to better recognize and interpret atypical speech patterns—building a future where voice tech understands every voice, including yours.

How Does It Work?

Participating in our voice study is simple, flexible, and can be done entirely from your home.

Sign Up

Complete the simple application form below to get started. Our research team will review your qualifications.

Get Instructions

Receive step-by-step onboarding instructions along with custom login credentials for our secure recording tool.

Record Sentences

Read and record short provided English sentences at your convenience using your computer microphone.

Get Compensated

Receive compensation for your validated voice recordings. Earn up to $800 for completing the full study.

Apply to Participate

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about eligibility, study format, and how compensation works.

Credibility Partners

Developed in an active research partnership between Gallaudet University and AppTek.ai.

Who is eligible to participate?

Be 18 years old or older
Identify as deaf, hard of hearing, or having hearing loss
Use spoken English at least 2-3 times per week
Have access to a quiet space without background noise
Be able to read English text and speak it aloud
Do not get good accuracy on automatic speech recognition software with your voice

Do I need special equipment?

You need to have a computer with internet access, a functioning built-in or external microphone, and a quiet room to record sentences.

How long is the study and what is the compensation?

Each file contains 25 utterances and takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. On average, you can complete 3 files per hour, depending on your availability and pace. You can earn up to $800 by recording 80 files in total.