Inclusiv.ai: Empowering Accessibility

Inspiration

In a world where technology is a cornerstone of daily life, it's crucial that digital access is equitable. However, not everyone experiences technology in the same way. We took this challenge to heart and crafted Inclusiv.ai to revolutionize accessibility, ensuring that individuals with disabilities can navigate the web with ease and confidence. Our main priority was reducing the hassle of different extensions and toggles. Inclusiv.ai has one button and one assistant—Inki.

What it does

Inclusiv provides a simple way for those with disabilities to navigate the web. We focused on a hassle-free, intuitive approach with only one button. Simply begin a conversation with your assistant, "Inki," by clicking on the microphone button and explain whatever issues have been limiting your experience on the web. With various modes such as colorblind, screen enhancer, screen explainer and summarizer, and an ADHD/Dyslexia mode. Inki is designed to be a dynamic tool, adapting to a variety of needs through its multiple modes: Colorblind Mode: Tailors the web page colors, ensuring that colorblind users can differentiate between colors that are typically hard to distinguish. Screen Enhancer: Amplifies and clarifies website content for those with visual impairments, allowing for easier reading and interaction. Screen Explainer and Summarizer: A mode that not only explains the elements on the screen but also provides concise summaries for quick comprehension, beneficial for users with cognitive disabilities. ADHD/Dyslexia Mode: Alters the web page layout and typography to minimize distractions and optimize for readability, assisting users with attention deficits or dyslexia. Behind these user-facing features, Inclusiv utilizes a combination of large language models and a specific focus on Monster API. This approach has enabled us to create features that are both technically sophisticated and varied, ensuring a broad range of user needs are met.

How we built it

Inclusiv was meticulously crafted by a synergistic team of two backend developers and one frontend designer, all united by the vision of making web navigation universally accessible. The project was born from a user-centric approach, focusing on the unique challenges faced by individuals with disabilities. Our team's design philosophy hinged on simplicity, leading to the creation of a one-button interface that calls upon Inki, an AI assistant, to activate different accessibility modes including colorblind, screen enhancer, screen explainer, and summarizer, and an ADHD/Dyslexia mode. By leveraging large language models for natural language processing and integrating Monster API's robust algorithms, Inclusiv transcends conventional assistive technologies. This blend of intuitive design and advanced AI capabilities was continuously refined through iterative user testing and feedback, ensuring that the product genuinely resonates with the needs of its users. Inclusiv’s launch is not an end, but a beginning to an ongoing journey of innovation and improvement, with a commitment to evolving and expanding its features to foster an inclusive web experience for all.

Challenges we ran into

Where to start? Front-end might be harder than the back end! We spent hours fiddling with the optimal UI setup, trying to figure out how best to simplify the experience for a user of any skill level. This is not as simple as it looks, and we spent two hours trying to add a power button. Additionally, we ended up having to pivot our AI model numerous times and switched our approach throughout the project.

Accomplishments we're proud of

We ended up changing our AI agent multiple times throughout the project to deliver the optimal project. We're really satisfied with our ability to adapt and push ourselves out of our comfort zones throughout the 36 hours. We developed numerous, technically difficult and varied features that we believe will truly aid those with any form of disability.

What we learned

We learned tons about building a project from scratch, implementing LLMs, and creating an intuitive and appealing front-end experience.

What's next

We want to launch on the Chrome web store!