DEF ISL vs University Outreach Program

The DEF-ISL app makes learning of sign language easy, accessible and interesting. Packed with 50000+ easy-to-understand signs and phrases, in-built videos, illustrations, this easy to navigate app can be used both by adults and children who are deaf or hearing impaired. DEF-ISL offers the opportunity for all to learn sign language and thereby reach out to the deaf more easily. DEF is an organization made of the deaf, for the deaf, by the deaf, focused on addressing the issues of communication for the deaf and developing methods and resources to improve their connect with the society at large. They aim to make a lasting impact on the future of thousands of deaf or hard of hearing children and adults by providing them access to early identification, hearing technology and expertise to reach their full potential. 2019-2020 app initiative supported by L&T Construction.

The University Outreach Program (UOP) is an initiative aimed at bridging the educational gap between rural and urban areas by leveraging technology and human resources available at the university level. The UOP App enables students pursuing graduation or post-graduation to engage in community service through academic assignments. It facilitates the submission of assignments in various formats, including video, PDF, DOC, and images. These assignments are uploaded by students, reviewed and graded by faculty members, and subsequently made available for public viewing and rating. The primary goal is to encourage students to contribute to the development of rural communities while fulfilling academic requirements.