CoRover and ChangeInkk joined forces to launch AskPurpleFlame, India’s first multilingual, voice-enabled AI platform designed to assist individuals with learning disabilities like dyslexia. This collaboration between CoRover, a leader in conversational AI, and ChangeInkk, a non-profit committed to empowering those with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD), marks a significant step toward making education and resources more accessible for over 200 million Indians affected by learning disabilities.
Powered by BharatGPT, this innovative AI-driven platform aims to create accessible resources and build awareness for conditions such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia.
Revolutionizing Support for Learning Disabilities
The launch of AskPurpleFlame marks a major step in India’s efforts to bridge the gaps in addressing learning disabilities, which remain largely unrecognized despite being covered under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act (2016). With an estimated 35 million students affected, these disabilities lead to poor learning outcomes and heightened mental health challenges. High dropout rates and a 46% increased risk of suicide attempts are linked to the lack of awareness and resources in India.
This collaboration is set to address these pressing issues by equipping stakeholders—students, parents, educators, and policymakers—with the tools and information needed to foster a more inclusive learning environment.
Features of AskPurpleFlame
AskPurpleFlame is guided by Purple Flame, the world’s first dyslexic superhero, and offers users a voice-enabled and text-based platform that operates 24/7. Available in both English and Hindi, the chatbot provides critical support for those navigating learning disabilities. It empowers users to access resources on diagnosis, support strategies, and daily management of learning disabilities, helping families, educators, and even policymakers make informed decisions.
As the platform evolves, it will roll out additional Indian languages, ensuring that diverse communities can benefit from its services. This AI agent actively promotes inclusiveness by fostering capacity-building for schools, employers, and communities nationwide.
Addressing the Stigma and Lack of Resources
Despite growing awareness, learning disabilities in India are still stigmatized. Many families and institutions lack the resources or understanding to provide the necessary support. AskPurpleFlame, designed through extensive consultation with over 100,000 teachers, employers, and policymakers, seeks to address these issues head-on. By providing real-time, accurate information and resources, the AI-driven platform is set to break down barriers, reduce stigma, and empower users to take meaningful action.
CoRover and ChangeInkk: A Powerful Partnership
This collaboration between ChangeInkk and CoRover represents a significant milestone in the AI space, particularly in making technology accessible to marginalized communities. CoRover, with its expertise in building conversational AI platforms, powers AskPurpleFlame with its proprietary BharatGPT, delivering real-time support across devices. This initiative not only helps individuals with learning disabilities but also aids policymakers in developing inclusive education strategies and empowers educators with resources to identify and assist students in need.
Economic Potential and Future Developments
The global purchasing power of people with disabilities and their families is estimated at $13 trillion, with over 2.5 billion people requiring assistive technologies. AskPurpleFlame is just the beginning of the ChangeInkk-CoRover collaboration, with plans to develop more AI-driven tools that empower individuals with disabilities to thrive.
This launch sets the stage for a more inclusive society, one where learning disabilities are met with understanding, support, and innovative solutions.
