Name: HackerEarth EmpowerX Challenge at HackerEarth
Start: 2024-10-01T04:00:00
End: 2024-11-01T03:59:00
Location: HackerEarth

FAQs

1. Who can participate in the HackerEarth EmpowerX Challenge?

This hackathon is open to developers, designers, and anyone interested in enhancing accessibility in Microsoft Teams meetings. Participants can join individually or in teams.

2. What is the main goal of this hackathon?

The goal is to develop a tool, bot, or extension for Microsoft Teams meetings. This solution should provide real-time ASL interpretation and closed captioning. It must comply with accessibility standards and meet security requirements set by OWASP and NIST.

3. What are the key technical requirements?

The solution should include configurable avatars for ASL representation and support real-time closed captioning in U.S. English. It must be deployable in a secure environment and adhere to Section 508 and ADA standards.

4. Are there any specific tools or technologies that must be used?

Participants are encouraged to use Microsoft Teams' development platform, Azure services, and relevant APIs. All integrated services and tools must comply with the security and compliance requirements outlined in the challenge.

5. How will submissions be evaluated?

Submissions will be evaluated based on functionality, compliance with accessibility standards, security, innovation, and ease of integration with Microsoft Teams. Detailed documentation and a working demonstration of the tool are also required.

6. What is the deadline for submissions?

The submission deadline will be announced on the official HackerEarth EmpowerX Challenge page. Participants are advised to keep an eye on updates and plan their development timeline accordingly.

7. Where can I find additional resources to help with development?

Participants can access the Resource Center provided on the challenge page, which includes links to relevant documentation, tools, and guidelines for developing the solution.

HackerEarth EmpowerX Challenge