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Toward a digital companion: the culture of sign avatars

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News
Author
Alessandro Gobello
Date
17.08.2026
Green podcast graphic for Pathways to Zero Barriers, Episode #03, featuring portraits of a smiling younger man in a plaid shirt on the left and a smiling older man in a blazer on the right, with the Zero Project logo at the top.

In the third episode of Season 3 of Pathways to Zero Barriers, Alex le Peltier discusses about the opportunities and challenges of AI-powered sign language technology.

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Where to meet the Zero Project this autumn

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News
Author
Alessandro Gobello
Date
13.08.2026
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From Brussels to Mumbai, Tokyo to Singapore, the Zero Project is connecting with the global disability innovation community across the globe this autumn.

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In memoriam Bernadette Feuerstein

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Updates
Author
Judith Hermetter
Date
29.07.2026
A portrait photo of Bernadette in a black frame, followed by the words "in Memoriam Bernadette Feuerstein".

The Zero Project Team is deeply saddened to share the passing of Bernadette Feuerstein, a remarkable leader of the Independent Living movement in Austria and a longstanding, trusted advisor to the Zero Project.

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Putting humanity into AI: how a voice avatar preserves identity

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News
Author
Alessandro Gobello
Date
22.07.2026
Promotional graphic for Pathways to Zero Barriers Episode #02. The design features a green background with the podcast title, the Zero Project logo, and portraits of host Tom Butcher and guest David Betts, with a blue "Episode #02" badge in the center.

In the second episode of Season 3 of Pathways to Zero Barriers, David Betts explores how AI and assistive technology can restore dignity, voice, and human connection for people living with speech-limiting conditions.

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#ZeroCall27: 615 nominations from 94 countries

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News
Author
Judith Hermetter
Date
06.07.2026
Banner showing the ZeroCall27 nomination numbers: 615 nominations from 94 countries

The Call for Nominations for the Zero Project Awards 2027 (#ZeroCall27) has closed after receiving a record-breaking 615 submissions from 94 countries. These innovative solutions focus on the research cycle's topics: Independent Living, Political Participation, and Assistive Technology.

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Crossover and Convergence: Today's AT Innovation Landscape

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News
Author
Alessandro Gobello
Date
24.06.2026
Podcast cover for "Pathways to Zero Barriers" Episode #01, featuring portraits of two speakers on a green background with the podcast title and episode number displayed prominently.

In the Season 3 premiere of Pathways to Zero Barriers, Dr. Sambhavi Chandrashekar explores how the lines between assistive technology (AT) and mainstream consumer tech are permanently blurring.

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