Information about the project
Project title *
COLLABORATION AND MESSAGING MOBILE PLATFORM DRIVING INCLUSION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, YOUTH IN EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT ON IMPORTANT ISSUES
Title acronym
BEACON CHAT
Description *
Beacon Chat is a collaborative learning and messaging platform built on Bluetooth Internet of Things Framework. It helps in rebooting equality by inspiring fresh and energetic approaches to digital inclusion, connectivity and shared learning.
Providing those without access to basic communication a way to do this. Deaf individuals who are of low income and rural disproportionately discriminated against, particularly because of inability to communicate effectively and privately with those around them. Low internet connectivity and low understanding of sign languages leaves them with limited communication channels. Beacon Chat is the solution, built on Bluetooth Internet of Things framework, individuals can communicate (at no cost) regardless of network and WIFI coverage.
It gives everyone equal chances to seize opportunities brought by the technological change, empower the disadvantaged to fully participate in the economy through collaboration, even in places lacking pervasive connectivity.
Project website
Geographical coverage *
Local implementation: Kenya, Nairobi
Status *
Ongoing
from 18/01/2017
to 01/12/2018
Partners
DeafHaven organization