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    This document discusses deafblindness and introduces a smart stick device to help those who are deafblind navigate independently. It provides statistics on deafblindness, such as an estimated 0.2% of the world's population having severe deafblindness. The smart stick is described as using an ultrasonic sensor and alerts the user to obstacles via a buzzer or vibrator. While it allows for more independent travel, it could be confusing in crowded areas and is not waterproof. Famous deafblind individuals are mentioned, such as Helen Keller, along with some achievements of deafblind Indians. The goal of the smart stick is to help the deafblind community overcome mobility issues.

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    This document discusses deafblindness and introduces a smart stick device to help those who are deafblind navigate independently. It provides statistics on deafblindness, such as an estimated 0.2% of the world's population having severe deafblindness. The smart stick is described as using an ultrasonic sensor and alerts the user to obstacles via a buzzer or vibrator. While it allows for more independent travel, it could be confusing in crowded areas and is not waterproof. Famous deafblind individuals are mentioned, such as Helen Keller, along with some achievements of deafblind Indians. The goal of the smart stick is to help the deafblind community overcome mobility issues.

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    This document discusses deafblindness and introduces a smart stick device to help those who are deafblind navigate independently. It provides statistics on deafblindness, such as an estimated 0.2% of the world's population having severe deafblindness. The smart stick is described as using an ultrasonic sensor and alerts the user to obstacles via a buzzer or vibrator. While it allows for more independent travel, it could be confusing in crowded areas and is not waterproof. Famous deafblind individuals are mentioned, such as Helen Keller, along with some achievements of deafblind Indians. The goal of the smart stick is to help the deafblind community overcome mobility issues.

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    Deafblindness Smart Stick

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    This document discusses deafblindness and introduces a smart stick device to help those who are deafblind navigate independently. It provides statistics on deafblindness, such as an estimated 0.2% of the world's population having severe deafblindness. The smart stick is described as using an ultrasonic sensor and alerts the user to obstacles via a buzzer or vibrator. While it allows for more independent travel, it could be confusing in crowded areas and is not waterproof. Famous deafblind individuals are mentioned, such as Helen Keller, along with some achievements of deafblind Indians. The goal of the smart stick is to help the deafblind community overcome mobility issues.

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    DEAFBLINDNESS

    SMART STICK BY ,
    VIMAL P M
    SASI KUMAR M
     ABOUT DEAFBLINDNESS :
    Deafblindness is a combination of sight and hearing impairment that affects
    how you communicate, access information and get around . In other words the
    condition of little or no useful hearing and little or no useful sight.

    It was estimated that roughly 35,000–


    40,000 United States residents are
    medically deaf and blind.

    The main issue they are having is going


    out with out the help of another person.
    STATISTICS OF DEAFBLINDNESS :

    In India, it is estimated that the number of persons with various disability is over 90 million. There is
    no data available regarding the size of the deafblind population in India.

     Deafblindness is a combination of vision and hearing


    impairments. It is also described as multi-sensory
    impairment (MSI)
     The report shows that around 0.2% of the world's
    population is living with severe deafblindness.
     Analysis of prevalence data also found that 2% o the
    world's population lives with 'milder forms' of
    deafblindness.
    Historical Perspective
    The most famous deaf and blind person in history , Helen Keller,
    the American author , campaigner and lecturer was born with sight and
    hearing, on 27 June 1880 in Tuscumbia, Alabama . She lost both senses
    at the age of 19 months consequent to a bout of fever. Helen Keller
    (1880-1968) - Author, Activist and Lecturer.

    Some Indian Achievers:

    Dr. Rajendra Singh Sethi {First deaf and blind person to acquire a
    doctorate degree. Now a Board Member of National Trust and Governing
    Council member of Sense International (India).

    Anindyo Bhattacharji (Deaf and blind man lives in New York and
    works in Helen Keller National Centre).

    Rajesh Mehta (a deaf and blind man in Limbdi, Gujarat who owns and Helen Keller (1880-1968) -
    manages a sweet meat shop).
    Author, Activist and Lecturer.
    Zamir Dhale {Young deaf and blind man brought up in Mumbai and
    works as Advocacy Officer in Sense International (India)
    Those peoples can’t move from one place to another, Without someone’s help!!
    Here we introduce the
    concept of
    DEAFBLINDNESS SMART STICK
    DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT :
    Our project’s focus is to help not only blind but for both deaf and blind people by using the
    smart stick.
    This stick identifies the obstacles in the way and alert the user using buzzer and in case both
    deaf and blind an vibrator is used to alert the user. Rechargeable battery is used for power supply.

    COMPONENTS:
    1.AUDRINO BOARD
    2.BUZZER
    3.VIBRATOR
    4.BATTERY
    5.WIRES
    6.ULTRASONIC SENSOR
    7.PVC pipe
    LIMITATIONS :
     It will be so confusing , when the user in the crowded area such as railway station ,
    market ,malls ,etc..
     Not a water proof.

    ADVANTAGES:
     An user can travel any places independently.
     low cost.
     It helps for both deaf and blind peoples.
    THANKING YOU

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