The company
SignAble provides real-time, on-demand access to sign language interpretation services.
The problem
People in the deaf community face social isolation, and most are illiterate with little access to education and employment. To facilitate communication for the deaf community, SignAble’s app offers a mobile interpretation service in Indian Sign Language, enabling users to communicate with anyone, anywhere, anytime.
GSMA project
In July 2021, SignAble received a GSMA grant to implement a two-way calling app, optimise the interface to improve the user experience, optimise video streaming for low-bandwidth settings and test and validate an affordable pricing model.
Outcomes
Funding was received from the Prosus Social Impact Challenge for Accessibility (SICA) for startups developing assistive technology to aid persons with disabilities.
Traction
More than 29,500 individuals are on the app, 14% of whom are women.
A message from the founder
“We offer deaf people a mobile interpretation service in Indian Sign Language, enabling them to communicate with anyone, anywhere, anytime.”
– Tarun Sarwal, CEO
Founder
Tarun Sarwal
Team | 11 - 50 employees
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