Hearing loss is a common but often overlooked and invisible disability that affects more people than diabetes and cancer combined. Growing up with mild hearing loss, I understand its challenges, such as low confidence in communication and social isolation. I was frustrated at the lack of tools to support individuals like me, giving this is a global problem that costs nearly $1 trillion to address. Shockingly, people tend to wait for a staggering ten years before seeking help, unaware of the toll it takes on mental health and academic success.

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Motivated to change this, I created Ada, an AI-powered app. Ada delivers powerful features to enhance communication for individuals with hearing loss. It provides live conversation VoiceOver, allowing real-time transcriptions to be spoken through a hearable device like Apple AirPods Pro. Ada's intuitive interface is customizable and accessible on smartphones.

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Ada's design process involved thorough user research, understanding pain points, and feedback-driven decision-making. Accessibility and usability were key considerations, ensuring Ada's interface was intuitive, easy to navigate, and customizable to suit individual preferences.

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The concept has received exceptional feedback, with 8.5 out of 10 users praising its innovation. Ada is just the beginning of revolutionizing the hearing loss community. I believe we can create a more inclusive world by bridging the communication gap.