sign language

In 2019, Rupmani Chhetri and Tarun Sarwal co-founded a venture called SignAble Communications. The Bengaluru-based startup has developed an app that provides a video relay service that empowers the Deaf to communicate and express themselves without barriers.

International Week of the Deaf highlights the cultural and linguistic identity of the deaf community, advocating for equal recognition of sign language. Despite progress in inclusion, significant barriers remain, especially in accessing social and cultural events, due to the mainstream's limited awareness and unfamiliarity with sign language.

Sahib Sarna is an everyday hero who started cafe Echoes in Delhi. He is inspiring Uber's latest campaign, ‘Go Get It With Uber’ which showcases stories of unstoppable Indians who have challenged the status quo.

his is part of the Election Commission’s larger attempt to make the entire voting process more accessible for those with physical disabilities.

Sense India has even gone beyond the classroom in spreading awareness about how deaf-blind students can be helped.

"When Rachana first called us on 13th March, all she told us was that something terrible is happening to her, and she needs immediate help."

Started by Shilpi Kapoor, Newz Hook is a venture that brings technology to the aid of the differently abled, facilitating them with a daily dose of news and encouragement.

The innovation with its amazing possibilities managed to bag the second prize at the MIT Innovation Challenge and will soon find financial backing for developing working prototypes.

Kingsley David, founder of the online news portal for the hearing impaired, Sign TV, is striving to bridge the gap between the hearing impaired and the able-bodied through his initiatives.

With a seating capacity of close to 40, the café currently employs six to seven differently abled persons who manage the guests.