Eye Site

The logo we created for our project!

Inspiration

We are fueled by the idea that we want to "make accessibility accessible" by empowering people with disabilities with the tools they need to be independent. We want to make the world wide web an easier place to navigate for everyone. Starting with our first feature on EyeSite: the Image to Text Converter

What it does

EyeSite is an easy-to-use extension that allows for reading text in images, which would normally create a massive headache for those that require manipulatable text and other accessibility tools to navigate digital landscapes.

How we built it

Our team has experience with web development and AWS Cloud services, so we found a way to bring those strength together into one amazing project. Sammie led the design of the front end, Josh led the development of the web app, while Emilie and Kylee collaborated to get the Cloud services working. We all troubleshooted together, of course :)

Challenges we ran into

None of us had ever created an extension before. Connecting AWS services also proved to be quite the challenge, taking up a majority of the time of our project. It was also the first time we had used porkbun with a connection to GitHub for hosting.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

While we were developing the project we focused on making sure every edge case was accounted for, and our final product seems to work through most of them. It was also amazing seeing the project working even after putting our content through so many different file types and still getting the outcome we were looking for.

What we learned

Coding for a good cause is highly motivating. Full-stack development is so much easier as a team, but that does not make it easy.

What's next for EyeSite

At EyeSite, we’re all about making the web a friendlier place for everyone. Along with our current OCR capabilities with our Image to Text Converter, we’re excited to roll out some new features that will enhance your browsing experience:

Improved Link Text Correction:

Our tool will automatically identify vague link texts and provide clear, descriptive alternatives. This ensures that every link gives users the context they need, especially for those using screen readers.

Optimized Heading Structure:

We’ll analyze and adjust heading levels for a logical flow, making navigation easier and more intuitive for assistive technologies.

Enhanced Table Accessibility:

We’re introducing checks for tables to make sure they show data relationships. Plus, we’ll remove layout tables that don’t add meaningful content.

Descriptive Language for Sensory Characteristics:

We’ll transform sensory descriptions into clearer, more accessible language. For example, instead of saying "the green button on the right," we’ll provide informative labels that give context without relying on color or position.

Stay tuned for these enhancements as we continue to empower users and promote a more inclusive web experience for everyone!