Integrating visual accessibility frameworks into location-based services requires a complete rethink of traditional user interface structures to support the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community effectively. For Thai Sign Language (ThSL) users, relying solely on text-heavy descriptions creates an immediate barrier, as ThSL has its own distinct grammatical structure completely independent of spoken or written Thai. By shifting toward visual-first directories, platforms can implement graphical indicators, icon-based communication trees, and direct video messaging options to make regional connection spaces fully inclusive. Modern social networks, such as a specialized regional Sideline Club [
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