Only one in 10 people with disabilities globally has access to assistive technologies and products. Meanwhile, several Microsoft applications are currently helping people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing with real-time captioning of conversations. In India, students are creating AI and Machine Learning (ML)-based apps with the help from Microsoft. "Practikality" app, developed by Amity International School, Gurugram, is one such ML-based assistant to help the differently-abled communicate efficiently. "It is very interesting to see that students are applying the AI technology in different ways in several use cases, helping us in industries like healthcare and education," Anant Maheshwari, President, Microsoft India, recently told IANS. The tech giant last year hosted its first "Accessibility Summit" in India. The summit featured unique technology-based projects that empower people with disabilities.