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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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Double Tap Becomes the Official Media Partner of the Zero Project Technology Forum

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News
Author
Alessandro Gobello
Date
18.06.2026
Graphic announcing a new media partnership for the Zero Project Technology Forum. The image features the Zero Project Technology Forum logo on the left, the red Double Tap logo centered, and large black text below reading: “New media partner!” on a light gray background.

The Zero Project is delighted to announce a new partnership with Double Tap, the world's leading podcast covering technology, accessibility, and innovation for the blind and low vision community

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Zero Project Technology Forum Nairobi 2026

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News
Author
Alessandro Gobello
Date
11.06.2026
Attendees participate in a networking conversation during the Zero Project Technology Forum Nairobi 2026. A man wearing smart glasses smiles while speaking with two participants seated around a table.

June 5 marked the inaugural Zero Project Technology Forum for Africa, hosted at Senses Hub in Nairobi, Kenya in collaboration with Assistive Technology for Disability Trust (AT4D).

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Pathways to Zero Barriers Season 3

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News
Author
Alessandro Gobello
Date
10.06.2026
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A new season of Pathways to Zero Barriers is launching soon. Through conversations with innovators, experts, and members of the Zero Project Network, this season will explores Assistive Technology.

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Meet the Zero Project at COSP19

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News
Author
Alessandro Gobello
Date
03.06.2026
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Together with global partners, the Zero Project will contribute to a series of events at the 19th session of the Conference of State Parties to the UN CRPD, focusing on advancing the rights of persons with disabilities worldwide.

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