A recent launch event threw the light, both literally and figuratively on the safety and security of the hearing and speech-impaired community, especially women.
A flashlight was launched in the market, one that emitted strong lights and a wailing sound when the button on the siren-alarm torch was pressed. This was designed for all and can be useful in different scenarios. Yet, the accent was on women who may be negotiating dark patches or spaces and feel threatened, or are already in some distress and want to alert passers-by. The wailing sound is sure to startle and may act as deterrent to would-be attackers, or get people’s attention to the spot where the target is in distress.

While this was being spoken, there was a focus on how this siren-torch gives voice to the voiceless, which is the speech-impaired. A deaf person actually spoke out at the event how deaf/speech-impaired women especially are taken advantage of because they are unable to speak and are even more vulnerable as a result.