HackerEarth EmpowerX Challenge

Idea Phase:

Concept Development:

• Outline the core concept for enhancing accessibility in Microsoft Teams using ASL interpretation and closed captioning.
• Identify key features and technical requirements needed for your solution.
• Review OWASP and NIST guidelines to ensure initial ideas are aligned with security and compliance standards.
• Determine the appropriate use of REST API calls and LLMs for your project.

Planning and Documentation:

• Create a high-level plan for project setup, including key milestones for development.
• Document your approach to integrating ASL and captioning features within Microsoft Teams.
• Prepare a basic outline of the documentation that will be needed for the prototype phase.

Prototype Phase:

Project Setup and Configuration:

• Ensure your project is configured to support real-time ASL interpretation using avatars/gravatars in Microsoft Teams.
• Implement real-time closed captioning in U.S. English.
• Adhere to all provided security and compliance guidelines, including OWASP and NIST standards.
• Use only pre-approved REST API calls and LLMs.

Documentation:

• Provide detailed documentation for code, setup, and deployment, ensuring that your tool can be easily integrated into a secure environment.
• Include instructions on how to enable or disable ASL and captioning features.

Final Submission:

• Submit a fully functional tool or bot-based solution that meets all business and technical requirements.
• Include a demonstration video showcasing the tool's functionality within a Microsoft Teams meeting.
• Ensure that all necessary files, documentation, and any other relevant materials are included in your submission package.

Security and Compliance:

• Verify that your tool is free from security vulnerabilities.
• Ensure compliance with Section 508, ADA standards, OWASP, and NIST guidelines.
• Make sure no data is stored outside the approved ecosystem.