Edu assist(Future learning)

Description

Edu Assist, an application aimed at enhancing education for visually impaired students by addressing major accessibility gaps in the current learning system.

The presentation outlines a number of significant challenges faced by visually impaired learners:

Inaccessible Materials: Textbooks and resources are often unavailable in necessary formats like braille, large print, or digital text with proper screen reader compatibility.

Digital Barriers: Digital learning platforms may not be designed with accessibility in mind, making it difficult for assistive technologies to interpret and convey information effectively.

Classroom Difficulties: Poorly organized physical classroom environments can be challenging to navigate, making it hard for students to find materials or participate in activities.

Visual Content Limitation: Students face difficulties understanding and interpreting diagrams, charts, and images without alternative representations, such as braille labels or audio descriptions.

Technology Issues: Assistive technologies can be incompatible with various educational software, creating barriers, or may require specialized training that is not always readily available.

The mission of Edio Assist is to provide all persons involved in the education of blind or visually impaired students with the necessary resources to help each student succeed and become successful community members.

Edio Assist’s Solution:

Edio Assist is designed to meet these objectives by creating a supportive and empowering learning environment that encourages self-practice for visually impaired learners.

The ultimate goal is to enhance education access, foster independence in learning, and ensure all students can effectively achieve their academic goals.

A key functional solution described is the conversion tool that turns the text of books and PDF files into audio, enabling visually impaired students to easily access the content.