Dystengle
Aatmi Dalal
People with dyslexia find it difficult and sometimes impossible to access the web because mindful design for differently abled people is often neglected. They find it extremely hard to understand, interact, perceive and navigate through the internet.
Research shows that 1 in every 10 Indians has Dyslexia, which is nearly 35 million children. So what can I do to help them?
As a part of my final year project I decided to solve the problem of web accessibility for differently abled children/ young adults through design. This included not only rigorous research but also conducting surveys and interviews and having a medical expert on board to make sure this was a viable solution in the real world. Let me take you through my process.
To get a better idea of how grave the problem is for them, here’s a short preview of how people with dyslexia view a website
And this is where Dysentangle comes in…
Dysentangle is a play on the letters ‘dys’ taken from dyslexia and disentangle means to free someone from something they are struggling with
It is a web browser that helps the user customise their webpage in a way that fits their needs the best, giving full control to the user.
An advertising campaign to show the target audience the features of the browser
But what happens when people with dyslexia can’t access something in the physical world?
That’s when Dysentangle’s app will help with just 3 easy steps!
Through Dysentangle, I aim to achieve an inclusive digital world that provides equal access and equal opportunities to people with diverse abilities.
