"Simply": AI-Powered Browser Extension to Support People with Learning Disabilities

Abstract

People with learning disabilities, including dyslexia and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), as well as individuals with visual and motor impairments, often face challenges when accessing Web content. Even though, there are accessibility solutions, but they do not integrate multiple accessibility features in a single, unified tool. This paper proposes an AI-powered browser extension designed to enhance web accessibility with a set of automated features, including text simplification, visual explanation, text-to-speech (TTS), and speech-to-text (STT) functionalities. The system uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) technique, such as Natural Language Processing (NLP) and computer vision, to transform complex textual and visual information into simplified, user-friendly formats, while voice-based interaction enables hands-free and aural support. The proposed solution is implemented using a web browser extension to ensure lightweight deployment and ease of use. Initial testing results demonstrate that Simply effectively achieves reliable performance and positive usability outcomes. The contribution of this work lies in advancing browser-based accessibility solutions by combining AI-driven content simplification with multimodal interaction, thereby promoting digital inclusion, educational accessibility, and reducing barriers to information access for people of determination.

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, ADHD, Text Simplification, Image Captioning, TTS, STT

DOI: 10.54941/ahfe1007300