This is an android application built with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose that leverages on the android text-to-speech engine, gestures and haptics to provide educational materials for the visually impaired. The basic educational materials is based on the Ghana Education Service syllabus.
Education App for the Blind (Ghanaian Basic Education)
Empowering Visually Impaired Learners with Inclusive Education
Welcome to the Ghanaian education App for the Blind! Our desire is to empower visually impaired students in Ghanaian Basic Schools with an inclusive and handy platform for gaining knowledge for learning. With a focus on accessibility, usability, and complete curriculum insurance, our app gives educational materials in audio and text-to-speech formats, supporting diverse learning modules. This modern app seeks to break limitations and provide equal educational opportunities for all students.
- Inclusive Content: Accessible textbooks and learning resources in text-to-speech and audio formats.
- Complete Curriculum Coverage: Subjects like English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies covered comprehensively.
- Intuitive User Interface: User-friendly design optimized for screen readers with tactile feedback.
- Offline Access: Download materials for learning anytime, anywhere, even without internet.
- Interactive Learning: Engage with exercises and quizzes to reinforce understanding.
Watch a Demo Video of the Education App for the Blind
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Download the App: Visit our website www.educationappfortheblind.com to download the app for your device.
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Install and Launch: Follow the on-screen instructions to install the app. Once installed, click on the app icon to launch it.
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Create an Account: Sign up with your email or use your Google or Facebook account to create a personalized account.
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Start Learning: Browse subjects, select your grade, and dive into a world of accessible educational resources!
If you're interested in contributing to or exploring the app's code:
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Fork the Repository: Click the "Fork" button at the top right of this repository page to create a copy in your GitHub account.
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Clone the Repository: On your local machine, run
git clone https://github.com/your-username/education-app-for-the-blind.git. -
Install Dependencies: Navigate to the project directory using
cd education-app-for-the-blindand runnpm install. -
Run the App: Launch the app with
npm startand access it athttp://localhost:3000in your web browser.
We welcome support and contributions from developers, designers, educators, and any advocate for inclusive education. Please follow our contribution guidelines to ensure a smooth collaboration process. Together, we can make a significant impact on the lives of visually impaired learners and transform the global landscape!
- Online access feature may experience occasional syncing delays.
- Text-to-speech functionality might require additional optimization.
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
We express our heartfelt gratitude to the visually impaired students, academics, and supervisors who guided us in the course of this project. Their greatly treasured insights and feedback were essential in creating an impactful and accessible app.
Note: The screenshots used in this README are for illustrative purposes only and does not represent actual app content material. Join us in our mission to make education accessible to all!