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.
| 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 |
| 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 |