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One in 12 men in the world are colourblind. Colour blindness affects the ability of colour perception of different shades of colours. Colour blindness is a genetic disorder with no cure. Colourblind professionals in industrial sectors such as electrical, textile and paint industries are likely to face difficulties in their jobs involving colour 18judgement. DEKWIP is a device which assists colour blind individuals in their daily jobs, jobs that require good colour perception. Electricians, farmers, and doctors are just some of the many job scopes that the DEKWIP serves to make a viable occupation choice to the colourblind. This innovation consists of a microcontroller, colour sensor and LED screen. A formula was created for the colour sensor to identify colours and send an output signal on the screen. A test was carried out among 20 colourblind SASER students to test the effectiveness of the device. The Ishihara Test was used at the initial interview stage. Before using the DEKWIP, all of the respondents could not identify at least one wire colour correctly. With the usage of the DEKWIP, 100% of the respondents could identify all wire colours correctly. All respondents agree and support fully for the creation of this innovation. In light of these findings, this innovation proves and is made to help improve colourblind individuals job marketability, opportunity, and flexibility whilst ensuring the colourblinds’ safety, empowering their confidence when working. DEKWIP also envisions to help improve the economy or marketability of these individuals by offering jobs thus reducing discrimination and employment gaps. DEKWIP also promotes inclusivity.

Keywords : Colour Blindness, Employment Gaps, Colour Sensor, Inclusivity, Disability