Scientific Paper Presentation : Empower 2024

Oral and Poster Presentation

Welcome to Empower 2024, hosted by the National Institute of Speech and Hearing , a premier event dedicated to advancing the field of assistive technology. As we embark on this journey of innovation and inclusivity, we invite researchers, practitioners, and enthusiasts from around the world to share their groundbreaking work and insights. Empower 2024 aims to showcase cutting-edge research papers that explore various facets of assistive technology, encompassing tools, devices, and software designed to enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. This event provides a platform for experts to present their findings, discuss emerging trends, and collaborate on creating solutions that empower individuals to lead more independent and fulfilling lives.

  • Exploring Next-Generation Mobility Solutions
  • Building up of Assistive Technology Ecosystem
  • Breaking Communication Barriers through Assistive technology
  • Assistive technology and Artificial Intelligence
  • Assistive technology and Accessibility
  • Assistive Technology Solutions at Workplace
  • Assistive Technology and unseen challenges/invisible disabilities

Oral Presentations

Paper Authors Title Date Time Venue
1 Sanchit Ghule, Volker Sorge and Tiju Thomas Semantic Exploration of Visual Data Using Indexed Key Board Navigation for the Visually Impaired 18th 15:20 Tulip
2 Praveena J, P Akshya, Rajkumar R and Haamidha Nasreen U Validation of Tele-Based Auditory Training Module in Tamil for Children With Hearing Loss 18th 15:35 Tulip
4 Rajagopal Nagarajan, Devidatta Ghosh and Ramita Paul Iris: Encouraging Self-Learning of Tactiles Among Blind and Visually Impaired Students 19th 12:20 Tulip
6 Subhash N. N., Sumith S. and Muraleedharan C. V. Stance Control Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis: From Concept to Product Architecture and Configuration Design 18th 12:25 Tulip
7 Riyas Kolopram Kandy From Past to Future: A Decadal Exploration of Assistive Technology Policies (1994-2024) - Charting Global Trends, Focused Insights on Developing Nations 18th 15:35 Marigold
8 Tarini Naik, Roshni Poddar, Venkatesh Deshpande and Manohar Swaminathan Understanding Technology Usage and Challenges of Teachers With Visual Impairments in India 19th 12:45 Tulip
12 O. Aishwarya AI for Accessibility: An Autoethnographic Exploration of the Use of AI in the Life of a Congenitally Blind Person 18th 15:20 Marigold
22 Jaidev G, Divya C U, Vaisakh V, Sreelekshmi J L, Sooraj S S and Dr. Sunil T A Novel Approach for Teaching Geo-Spatial Awareness Among Visually Impaired Students: A Case Study With Kerala Digital Tactile Map 18th 12:40 Tulip


Poster Presentations

Date: 18th October 2024, Time: 14:30 - 16:00, Venue: Daksha
Paper Authors Title
5 Abhishek Bharadwaj Varanasi, Manjira Sinha, Tirthankar Dasgupta and Charudatta Jadhav Linguistically Informed Transformers for Text to American Sign Language Translation
9 Rajeswari P and Chandrashekhar B Lessons Learnt From the Use of Whatsapp With a Learning Management System for the Visually Impaired
10 Monnie Parida, Manjira Sinha and Anupam Basu Unlocking Access: Can Audio Replace Odia Braille in Rural India’s Post-pandemic Shift to Online Learning?
11 Piyali Karmakar and Manjira Sinha Generative AI for an Automatic Picture Generation Procedure From Text
15 Marina Rose Shaju, Malavika Unnikrishnan and Amy Elamblasserial Smartsight- Smart Glasses for the Visually Impaired and Elderly
16 O. Aishwarya Critiquing Technology Design Through the Lens of Ableism
17 Rensi Sam Mathew, Abhijith P, Anusree P, Jishnu EP and Mani Kuruvilla Real Time Conversion of Sign Language to Text and Speech and Vice Versa
20 Dr Rajendra Prasad, Rohini Gaur and Suvlaxmi Gurumayum Digital Literacy: Measuring the Impact of Teaching Talkback (Android Accessibility Suite) to Visually Impaired Adolescents, in an Educational Setting, in India
21 Sreehari VK and Seshadhri Srinivasan Enhancing Social Cue Recognition in Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder: The Role of AI and Deep Learning in Assistive Technologies
24 Charushree S, Janani K, Akalya R, Mahalakshmi T, Mano Ranjitham R, Subhash NN,Muraleedharan CV and Sumith S Stepping Forward: A Novel Approach to Stance Control Knee Ankle Foot Orthoses