AI & Disability Studies

A major thrust area at AmritaCREATE is research and development of assistive technologies, frameworks, and methodologies drawing from Computer Science, Behavioral Sciences, and Learning Science to design interventions and solutions to empower persons with disabilities.

ChalaChitra Vaachana: AI based Intelligent Audio Description Platform

ChalaChitra Vaachana is an innovative audio description platform that automatically generates audio descriptions. The platform enhances the accessibility of visual content, effectively bridging the accessibility gap for individuals who are blind or have low vision, as well as for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) communities.

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Sign Language Accessibility for e-Governance Services

Accessibility to e-Governance services for Divyangjan remains a challenge. An interface that integrates Indian Sign Language (ISL) into e-Governance services for deaf individuals is under development.

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A Multi-dimensional Framework for Reading & Spelling Acquisition in Malayalam

Understanding the writing system is critical to developing screening and assessments, and designing specific intervention strategies for reading and spelling acquisition in children, including children with specific reading difficulties.

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Screening Supporting Diagnosis and Education of Autistic Children

The focus of the research is the early identification of autistic children so that they get suitable support for their education and improve the quality of their lives.

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