BAPC StudiosMelShama
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Accessible Conversations.

Real-time sign communication, live captions, interpreter access, and a personal AI communication assistant — one platform across home, healthcare, education, and work.

Use MelShama OnlineNo install neededInstall Web AppAdd to your home screen
Download for AndroidComing soon
Get it on Google PlayComing soon
Get it on the App StoreComing soon
Desktop AppComing soon

What MelShama Does

Real-Time Messaging

Direct and group conversations, attachments, and message-level deletion controls.

AI Communication Assistant

Clarification, plain-language rewrites, and quick phrases — personalized and improving from your corrections.

Live Captions

Real-time speech-to-text captioning, right in your browser.

Camera-Based Communication

Live camera preview for in-person and remote communication support.

Sign-to-Text Recognition

In Development

Real-time sign-language recognition and translation.

Facial Grammar & Non-Manual Markers

In Development

Recognition of facial grammar and non-manual markers used in sign languages.

Interpreter Access

Request and track a human interpreter for healthcare, video, and public-access situations.

Accessibility Center

Captions, high contrast, large text, reduced motion, haptic and visual alerts — all in your control.

Accessibility Passport

A shareable, revocable link summarizing your communication needs for a new clinic, employer, or school.

Emergency Profile

Fast access to your emergency contact and communication needs when it matters most.

Healthcare, Education & Work Modes

Purpose-built modes with the right vocabulary, escalation paths, and privacy controls for each setting.

Built for Organizations

Seats, roles, licensing, and an owner/admin console for organizations and institutions.

Community

A Deaf-centered space to share, ask, and connect with others.

Mobile & Web

Installable as an app on iPhone, Android, and desktop — no app store required to get started.

Platform Availability

Continuously deployed. No install version number for the web app; native app versions will appear here once released.

PlatformStatusRequirementsInstallation
Web / Progressive Web AppAvailableAny modern browserOpen bapc-melshama.com, or install to your home screen for an app-like experience.
AndroidIn DevelopmentAndroid 7.0+In development — a working internal debug build exists but is not yet publicly distributed.
Google PlayComing SoonStore submission planned for a future release.
Apple App StoreComing SoonStore submission planned for a future release.
DesktopComing SoonPackaged desktop app planned for a future release.

All MelShama builds distributed from this page are official BAPC production releases, delivered over HTTPS.

Pricing

Free Trial

Free

Full access to get started.

Consumer Monthly

$10/ month

Individual access, billed monthly.

Consumer Annual

$100/ year

Individual access, billed annually — two months free.

Organization Licensing

Contact us

Seats, sites, and hybrid contracts for organizations and institutions.

Organizations & Partnerships

Testing MelShama, exploring an accessibility program, or interested in organizational licensing? Mention MelShama in your message below and we'll route it to the right team.

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