UESL Foundation — CSP Capstone Project
How our team built an AI chatbot, accessible game engine, and social platform to extend UESL's mission for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across San Diego.
Building for UESL Foundation
Sathwik Kintada · Rudra B Joshi · Darshan
We partnered with the Unified Esports League Foundation — a nonprofit serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through esports and STEM — to build digital tools that extend their reach beyond in-person sessions.
What UESL Has Today
- Static foundation website with org information only
- No interactive features or digital tools for participants
- No way for the community to connect or engage online
- No chatbot — visitors must call or email for program info
- No playable games or accessible esports experience online
What We're Proposing
- AI chatbot for instant program and eligibility questions
- Playable game engine with 8 IDD-specific accessibility modes
- Social platform for year-round community connection
- Real-time multiplayer and leaderboards for inclusive competition
- Event calendar keeping participants engaged beyond sessions
UESL Coach Chatbot
An AI assistant pre-loaded with UESL context that helps participants, families, and visitors navigate programs, locations, and eligibility — powered by Groq (LLaMA 3.3-70b) with a friendly, conversational style.
Accessible Game Engine & Maker
A drag-and-drop level editor and playable game engine with 8 IDD-friendly accessibility modes: slow mode, single-button control, high-contrast, large sprites, guided mode, reduced motion, face tracking, and sound toggles.
Social Platform
A community hub with microblog posts, replies, reactions, game leaderboards, and real-time co-op multiplayer via WebSocket — keeping participants connected and competing year-round beyond in-person sessions.
UESL serves 100+ individuals with IDD across 7 tech centers in San Diego and Imperial Counties — but their reach is limited to in-person sessions. These three tools extend that reach digitally: the chatbot lowers the barrier to entry, the game engine makes competitive esports playable for every ability level, and the social platform keeps the community connected year-round.