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International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD)
Special Issue on Emerging Trends and Innovations in Web-Based Applications and Technologies
Available Online: www.ijtsrd.com e-ISSN: 2456 – 6470

Visionary News: A Voice-Interactive Solution for
Accessible News Delivery to the Visually Impaired

Bhumika Shingade , Anushka Chaudhary , Prof. Usha Kosharkar
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1,2,3 Department of Science and Technology,
1,2,3 G H Raisoni College of Engineering and Management, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION
Information access is a basic right, but visually impaired Access to timely and accurate information is vital in today’s
people usually have great difficulties accessing news interconnected world enabling individuals to make informed
through the conventional means. To overcome this decisions. It is so crucial that it supports the influence of
challenge, "Visionary News: A Voice-Interactive Solution for opinions in debate and societal discourse as well as helps
Accessible News Delivery to the Visually Impaired" develop a broad coalition together However for individuals
introduces a revolutionary, voice-based platform that with visual impairments, consuming news content via
delivers real-time and personalized news content. The traditional mediums such as print media TV platforms or
solution takes advantage of the latest advancements in Internet platforms remains an important challenge. Although
artificial intelligence, voice recognition, and natural innovations in technologies are under way accessibility
language processing to develop an easy-to-use and user- barriers persist which often leave this community
friendly system that enables visually impaired users to underserved and disconnected from the flow of current
access news without any hassle. events. This lack of access not only exacerbates social
exclusion but also limits the opportunities for persons with
The site offers a variety of capabilities, such as voice-guided
visual impairment to actively engage in the global exchange
navigation, multi-lingual capabilities, and adaptive content
of information.
presentation based on personal preferences. By combining
these technologies, Visionary News guarantees an In an era marked by rapid advances in advanced artificial
accessible experience that supports autonomy and intelligence voice recognition and assistive technologies the
accessibility with less dependence on assistive devices or potential to bridge the gap between accessibility and
third-party aid. The system further focuses on context- information delivery has never been greater. The Visionary
sensitivity in interaction to allow users to easily access News: A Voice-Interactive Solution for Accessible News
information, whether breaking news, specialized Delivery to the Visually Impaired", a project pioneering
knowledge, or detailed reports. technological solutions that enhance news experiences and
improve access to news content. By leveraging cutting-edge
Besides meeting the functional requirements of the visually voice interactivity and advanced sound technology, the
impaired, this solution also supports overarching societal
innovative solution ensures that visually impaired users can
objectives through social inclusion and narrowing the remain informed without intermediary support, empowering
digital information accessibility gap. Visionary News
them with independence and autonomy in their news
illustrates how technology can be used to develop inclusive
consumption.
opportunities for marginalized communities, allowing them
to remain informed and active participants in global Visionary News integrates key technological components
discussions. such as Natural Language Processing (NLP), adaptive content
delivery and real-time updates to create a seamless user
This essay brings to the fore the design, development, and experience. By intuitive voice commands users can navigate
potential influence of Visionary News, illustrating its nature news categories, retrieve personalized content and access
as a revolutionary accessible news delivery tool. With its updates in multiple languages. Additionally, the platform has
emphasis on user-centered innovation, it paves the way for been designed with inclusion in mind offering a user-centric
future breakthroughs in assistive technology, proving the interface that prioritizes simplicity and ease of use. This
significance of inclusive design during the digital age.
ensures that even individuals with minimal technical
updates on varied topics using just voice commands. It expertise can learn how to use the system effectively and
features customization options, which enable users to set quickly.
content preferences in a particular category, for example, 1. Core Technology and Interaction Mechanism
politics, sports, health, or entertainment. The platform Visionary News combines advanced technologies with
further provides the likes of voice navigation, customized intuitive interface to deliver a personalized and accessible
news summaries, and the capability to bookmark or revisit digital news experience for visually impaired users. At its
stories.
core the platform uses natural language processing (NLP) to
Visionary News seeks to overcome barriers to information summarize, translate and generate meaningful news content
accessibility through an innovative, hands-free experience. in multiple languages.
Its user-oriented approach provides an easy means for the
The speech-to-text (STT) and text-to-speech (TTS). platforms
visually impaired to be informed, empowering them with
enable voice-driven interactions that allow users to navigate
information and enabling greater inclusivity in today's the platform hands-free from anywhere on a STT ensures
digital society.
precise recognition of user commands, while TTS delivers
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