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Sahaita: Bridging the Digital Divide for People with Disabilities

Inspiration

People with disabilities are often excluded from the digital world due to inaccessible mainstream platforms. These platforms lack features that make it difficult to navigate, understand information, and complete tasks independently. Sahaita aims to bridge this gap and empower people with disabilities.

UN Sustainable Development Goal: Reducing Inequalities

Sahaita directly addresses the UN Sustainable Development Goal of reducing inequalities by creating a digital platform specifically designed for people with disabilities. By incorporating features like screen reader compatibility, voice navigation, and a simplified interface, Sahaita empowers people with disabilities to access communication tools, financial transactions, and job opportunities independently. This not only fosters greater social inclusion but also equips them with the resources needed to achieve economic stability and improve their overall well-being.

What it does

Sahaita is a comprehensive mobile app designed specifically for people with disabilities. It provides a variety of features through a unique and accessible interface:

Real-time WhatsApp Integration:
- Summarizes group chats for quick understanding.
- Enables sending messages with voice commands.
- Generates image descriptions for visually impaired users.
Customizable UPI Payment:
- Offers a simplified UI for easy PIN entry, even for users with limited vision.
- Provides secure and reliable transactions.
Inclusive Community Platform:
- Grants access to informative posts and trending news.
- Facilitates connection with others in a custom video chat environment with sign language translation support.
AI-powered Job Finder:
- Utilizes a rule-based filtering algorithm to identify suitable job openings.
- Generates resumes automatically based on user profiles.
- Streamlines the job application process with one-click applications.
Accessibility Features:
- Voice Navigation: Enables hands-free control of the app using voice commands.
- Screen Reader Compatibility: Optimized for screen reader software to ensure information is read aloud for visually impaired users.
- Four-Corner Interactive UI: Provides a unique and intuitive interface with navigation buttons placed in each corner for easy access and interaction.

Challenges Faced

We encountered a challenge where the WhatsApp library lacked support for group chats. We had to modify the library within the node_modules directory to add this functionality.

Future Developments

Try to integrate more apps into Sahaita and add more languages into the app