Category Archive For "The Wave Group"
Dubai bank first in world to pilot sign language technology
Dubai-based Emirates NBD has become the first bank in the world to pilot KinTrans, a technology that enables easy two-way communication between sign language communicators with hearing disabilities, and people who use spoken languages. The bank said in a statement that its commitment to people with disabilities supports the ‘#MyCommunity’ initiative launched by Sheikh Hamdan …
How MBCN’s e-portal making disabled children self-reliant
Imparting education and teaching valuable skills that help somebody become financially independent is not just a great way to support an individual or a family, but also an undeniable way to contribute towards the upliftment of our society. Needless to say, education helps a person build confidence, learn new skills, gain experience and earn a …
VAAKYA—a novel initiative by MBCN for disabled kids
VAAKYA is a picture-based AAC app designed for people who are speech impaired. This may be in the case of aphasia, MND/ALS, after a stroke, in a case of vocal cord problems or other speech problems. It is also suitable for Individuals affected by autism, cerebral palsy and various other mental and physical conditions. The …
Need for greater accessibility for disabled in ‘digital push’
As India catapults towards a digital economy, it is a must that ICT is made accessible to the disabled. Around 8-10% of India’s population lives with disabilities, with an equal number constituting the aged. Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have the potential to significantly impact the lives of these groups, facilitating access of services available …
How can your mobile phone reception decide where you want to live?
In today’s world staying connected with the world is one prime concern and therefore uninterrupted internet and mobile phone services are important. In most Tier-I and Tier-II cities, cell phone signal is not an issue. Cell phone towers are almost everywhere. Sometimes, it may not be the fault of your service provider but because your …
