Empowering Safety: Innovations in Disability-Specific Safety Systems

Abstract

In today’s world, technology plays an important role in enhancing the quality of life, particularly for individuals with disabilities living in dormitories or private rooms. However, the lack of a good safety system has led to accidents, highlighting the need for inclusive and effective safety applications in the room.  This project addresses the safety challenges faced by disabled students at Sultan Salahuddin Abd. Aziz Shah Polytechnic focusing on those with disabilities in their room. Traditional room design and the ideas behind standard safety systems do not take into consideration the requirements of these people. A quantitative study was conducted by distributing questionnaires to seven hearing impaired students. This project has also been tested on students to ensure accuracy and effectiveness. The project features a suite of safety devices, including a vibrating bed, an automatic door, a vibrating bracelet, and a smoke detector, all controlled by Arduino UNO and Arduino NANO. Additionally, an IoT system facilitates emergency alerts via telephone communication to wardens or lecturers within a 100-meter radius. The results demonstrate that this system significantly enhances safety and mitigates the risk of accidents for hearing impaired person, proving its potential for broader application in similar settings.