Overview
“Yodha, the accessibility bot”, addresses the problem of inequitable access to information about assistive technology (AT) schemes and devices for people with disabilities in Low and Middle income countries, particularly in India. Yodha bridges the information gap for over 63 million people by providing personalized, reliable, information about government schemes and available ATs in a conversational manner in local languages and on multiple platforms. Yodha helps PwD by reducing the financial burden and time required to acquire necessary devices, increasing PwD's independence and quality of life, ultimately contributing to creating a more inclusive society.
Features of YODHA:
Personalized & Conversational
Credible and Reliable Information
Multilingual
Accessible and Compatible across multiple platforms
Meet Yodha:
Benefits of YODHA:
Increased awareness on available schemes
from the government
Savings on amount spent on AT devices
through awareness of funding options
Reduced travel and back & forth
between multiple stakeholders
Personalized information localized
to languages and needs
Information on training and usage
of AT devices
Support for caregivers and other stakeholders
such as government and medicare officials
Expanding to a more accessible future!
Expanding to more LMICs
by partnering with governments and non-profits
Increasing reach
through integration with basic phones without internet
Improving localization
by understanding nuances of various local languages
Meet the team:
Alwin Eldhose
Avinash Vaka
Devansh Ojha
Saurabh Patil