Empowering the Visually Impaired with Rehnuma Awaz

"A bilingual screen reader designed to bridge the digital divide for persons with disabilities in Pakistan."

In Pakistan, over two million visually impaired individuals face significant challenges in accessing technology due to the lack of localized assistive tools. While our neighboring countries have developed screen reader add-ons supporting local languages, Pakistan’s disabled community is still waiting for an inclusive solution. Existing screen readers often provide robotic and unnatural voices, making them difficult and frustrating to use, especially for Urdu-speaking users.

Rehnuma Awaz, a groundbreaking bilingual screen reader, is here to change that. Funded by Ignite and implemented by Centangle Interactive, this solution enhances existing screen readers like NVDA (for Windows) by integrating our custom Text-to-Speech (TTS) engine. This engine generates natural-sounding male and female voices tailored for the Urdu language, making technology more accessible, user-friendly, and empowering for the visually impaired in Pakistan.

Key Features:

01

Bilingual Support

Seamless integration for Urdu and English languages.

02

Enhanced Natural Voices

Moving beyond robotic sounds, our TTS delivers natural male and female voices, enhancing user experience.

03

Integration with NVDA

Rehnuma Awaz is designed as a specialized add-on for the NVDA screen reader, enhancing it to fully support Urdu language and cultural nuances.

04

Cross-Platform Compatibility

Solutions for Android and iOS utilize existing native screen readers (TalkBack and VoiceOver), paired with our custom Urdu TTS.

05

Community-Centric Design

Developed with feedback from Pakistan’s visually impaired community, ensuring it meets their real-world needs.

How It Works:

Rehnuma Awaz enhances accessibility in the following ways:

Windows

Our Urdu TTS is integrated as an add-on to the popular NVDA screen reader, improving natural language support and usability.

Android and iOS

By leveraging native screen readers (TalkBack and VoiceOver), we bring Urdu TTS functionality to mobile platforms.

Natural Voice Synthesis

Custom male and female voices provide a life-like auditory experience, making navigation smoother and more intuitive.

Why Pakistan Needs Rehnuma Awaz

While solutions in neighboring countries offer screen reader add-ons in local languages, Pakistan’s visually impaired population faces significant neglect in this area.

Existing options fail to deliver

Custom male and female voices provide a life-like auditory experience, making navigation smoother and more intuitive.

Language Barrier

Limited or no support for Urdu, the primary language of millions, severely restricts accessibility.

Rehnuma Awaz addresses these gaps by enhancing existing tools, empowering Pakistan’s disabled community to fully participate in the digital world.

FAQs

Q1: What is Rehnuma Awaz?

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Q2: Who is funding and developing Rehnuma Awaz?

A: The project is funded by Ignite and developed by Centangle Interactive.

Q3: How is Rehnuma Awaz different from existing screen readers?

A: Unlike other screen readers that provide robotic voices, Rehnuma Awaz features natural male and female Text-to-Speech (TTS) voices and is tailored for Urdu and English speakers in Pakistan.

Q4: Which platforms does Rehnuma Awaz support?

A: Rehnuma Awaz supports:

Windows (via NVDA add-on).
Android and iOS (via native screen readers with Urdu TTS integration).

Q5: When will Rehnuma Awaz be available?

A: The development is underway, and updates on availability will be shared through our website and social media channels.

Q6: How can I provide feedback or participate in testing?

A: You can share your feedback or express interest in participating in testing by contacting us through our website or social media pages.

Q7: Is Rehnuma Awaz free to use?

A: Yes, Rehnuma Awaz will be accessible for the visually impaired community. Details on distribution will be shared closer to the launch.

Q8: How can I stay updated about Rehnuma Awaz?

A: Follow us on social media or subscribe to updates via our website to stay informed.

Q9: Will training be provided for using Rehnuma Awaz?

A: Yes, training materials and guides will be made available for users and their caregivers.

Q10: How can I support Rehnuma Awaz?

A: You can support us by spreading the word, sharing feedback, or collaborating with us to reach more visually impaired individuals. Contact us via www.rehnumaawaz.com.

Join Us in Empowering the Visually Impaired!

Follow our journey as we develop a groundbreaking bilingual screen reader. Together, let’s ensure no voice goes unheard.

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