Azima Dhanjee: Using AI to Break Barriers for the Deaf Community | Asia One News
From growing up as a child of Deaf parents to becoming a pioneering social entrepreneur, Azima Dhanjee has spent her life building bridges between communities.
At just 19, while studying at IBA, Azima co-founded ConnectHear, an organization working to make communication and services more accessible for the Deaf community through technology and sign language accessibility.
In this Morning Asia Spotlight, Azima shares the personal experiences that shaped her understanding of communication, the challenges of building ConnectHear as a university student, and how technology can help create greater inclusion.
She also discusses ConnectHear’s work on AI-powered sign language recognition, the importance of keeping a “disability lens” in everyday decision-making, the people who supported her entrepreneurial journey, and what an inclusive future could look like for the Deaf community in Pakistan.
In this Spotlight:
🔹 Growing up with Deaf parents
🔹 Starting ConnectHear at 19
🔹 Her journey at IBA
🔹 AI-powered sign language recognition
🔹 Making technology more accessible
🔹 Building greater Deaf inclusion
🔹 The importance of a “disability lens”
🔹 Lessons from entrepreneurship
🔹 Her recognition, including the Diana Award and Pride of Pakistan
🔹 Her vision for the future of the Deaf community
Watch the full conversation with Azima Dhanjee on Morning Asia | Asia One News.
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