Inclusive Technology & Serious Games for neurodiverse and special needs communities
Principal Investigator
Prof. V Srinivasa Chakravarthy
Objective
- This proposal seeks CSR support of 1.5 Crore over four years to develop, test, and deploy customized games and technology-driven interventions for autistic individuals, persons with ADHD, the visually impaired, and the elderly
Description
- Millions of individuals with neurological, developmental, or sensory differences face systemic barriers to education, engagement, and inclusion ? creating an urgent need for evidence-based, accessible, and culturally relevant technologies. This IIT Madras initiative seeks CSR support of 1.5 Crore over four years to develop, test, and deploy customized games and technology-driven interventions for autistic individuals, persons with ADHD, the visually impaired, and the elderly ? promoting special education, vocational skills, preventive wellness, and research-driven social inclusion.
Impact
- Promoting education including special education and vocational skills among differently-abled persons, Promoting healthcare and preventive wellness, Promoting research and innovation for social good
Budget in Lakhs
150.00
Duration
4 years