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What we do

Our mission is working for a world with zero barriers. Worldwide, the Zero Project finds and shares solutions that improve the daily lives and legal rights of all persons with disabilities.

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    Zero Project Conference 2026

    Hosted February 18-20, 2026 at the United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV), The Zero Project Conference 2026 (#ZeroCon26) will bring together innovators, policy makers, business leaders, practitioners, and other experts from around the world. The #ZeroCon26 Agenda will cover emerging trends, key areas for disability inclusion, as well as specific topics relating to Accessibility, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and Crisis Response. More information will be released soon!

     

     

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    How to ensure diversity in the world of AI

    Equitable AI Dialogues

    Hosted by David Banes (Equitable AI Alliance), Jutta Treviranus (Inclusive Design Research Centre, OCAD University), and Kyle Keane (University of Bristol), this webinar explored visions for inclusive and accessible Artificial Intelligence (AI), based on AI standards, ethics, and design for human diversity.

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    Zero Project Call for Nominations 2026

    #ZeroCall26 Shortlist

    163 innovative solutions from 68 countries across six continents have been shortlisted for the Zero Project Awards 2026. In addition, 13 inclusive arts initiatives have been shortlisted for the inaugural cohort of Zero Project Arts Awardees. This year’s Call for Nominations (#ZeroCall26) focused on the themes of Accessibility, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and Crisis Response.

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