Annual publication
Zero Project Reports
Each year, the Zero Project publishes a report on a specific topic, featuring the latest Zero Project Awardees.
Publications
Research and practical guides
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Case studies and expert comments
Zero Project Champions
This series of research reports provides thorough analysis paired with case studies of global good practices, and experts comments. The first two “Champions” reports focus on the topics of inclusive spaces and successful scaling strategies.
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Practical advice for event organizers
Accessibility Guides
Sharing the experience from organising the Zero Project Conference and other events globally.
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Every four years
Zero Project Almanac
The Zero Project Almanac is published every four years. It not only provides an overview of innovative solutions, but also summarizes their impact over the past years. The Almanac is translated into Spanish and German.
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In cooperation with partner organizations
Zero Project Sector Reports
The Zero Project Sector Reports are Reports targeting a defined theme or topic, and are always produced and shared in cooperation with an esteemed partner organization of the Zero Project.
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Educational introductions to a specific topic
The Basics
The Basics is a series of publications that address specific topics in an educational way. They are available in PDF, audio, and video formats.
Zero Project Reports
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Showcasing innovative solutions
Every year, the Zero Project publishes a report on the innovative solutions that have been identified in the extensive annual peer-reviewed research. In a 4-year-cycle, the following research topics are covered: Education, Employment, Independent Living and Political Participation, Accessibility, and ICT.
Download your copy in accessible PDF format
Click on the following links to download PDF versions of the respective reports:
Are you looking for previous reports?
Zero Project Champions
New publication out now:
Scaling Innovations: Strategies that work
24 case studies and expert comments
This new publication explores how proven innovations can grow to create a broader impact. Its is funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and supported by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. It was first presented at the Global Disability Summit 2025 in Berlin.
Champions of Inclusive Spaces
10 case studies, short reviews, and expert comments
On the occasion of the Zero Project Asia Pacific Symposium, the Essl Foundation and SG Enable presented a new report: “Champions of Inclusive Spaces” showcases ten in-depth case studies, expert comments on Universal Design, and 20 short reviews of outstanding solutions from around the world.
Zero Project Accessibility Guides
Use the Zero Project experience:
Conference Accessibility: a practical guide for event organizers (2025)
This guide aims to help event organizers create inclusive events in which everyone can equally participate. The measures and recommendations are based on the knowledge and experience gained by the Zero Project in the course of more than 12 years of organizing its Zero Project Conference in Vienna and being part of literally hundreds other organizing teams.
Organising Accessible Events: A Playbook (2023)
A Step-by-Step Guide to Event Accessibility and Inclusivity. Published by our partners Youth4Jobs, GDi Partners, Omidyar Network India, and The Hans Foundation.
Conference Accessibility Guidelines (2020)
A detailed publication presenting insights and learnings from organising the annual Zero Project Conference. Published in 2020 before the Zero Project Conference was turned into a hybrid event, the Guidelines cover accessibility for in-person attendance:
The Zero Project Almanac 2021
Findings, trends and impact of the Zero Project's research
The Zero Project Almanac covers the findings of years of research: it thoroughly analyzes recent developments with the help of experts, collects impact stories, and carefully maps innovations from around the world that can improve the daily lives and legal rights of persons with disabilities.
Download your copy in English, German, or Spanish
It is available in three languages, in accessible PDF format, via the following download links:
Zero Project Sector Reports
In collaboration with thematic experts
The Zero Project Sector Reports are Reports targeting a defined theme or topic, and are always produced and shared in cooperation with an esteemed partner organization of the Zero Project.
Assistive Technologies (2022)
Click on the following link to download the PDF version of the 2022 Report on Assistive Technologies that was published in collaboration with The Global Alliance of Assistive Technology (GAATO):
The Basics
Important and emerging topics explained
Zero Project – The Basics is a publication series of the Essl Foundation, dedicated to explaining important and emerging topics like Artificial Intelligence, or Assistive Technologies, that influence inclusion, accessibility, and therefore the lives of persons with disabilities.
These series of brief, educational introductions provide food for thought in an entertaining and accessible way. Moreover, they give practical examples of relevance for persons with disabilities.
The Basics are produced in three different and accessible formats: Accessible pdf, audio, and videos with English captions and International Sign translation.
Edition 1: Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a simulation of human intelligence. It seeks to imitate the way in which we humans do things and think but do it through technology. AI can be understood as a branch of computer science dedicated to simulating intelligent behavior in computers. In relation to persons with disabilities the following questions are valid: What can AI do for us? Are we replacing old barriers with new ones? Where does it affect inclusion and accessibility already, and what applications can be expected soon?
We at Zero Project believe that AI is here to stay. Therefore, it is better to work with it than to fight it. In the Zero Project Basics series about AI, we explain why.
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The Basics - Artificial Intelligence
Accessible PDF (EN)
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The Basics - Artificial Intelligence
Audio (EN)
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The Basics - Artificial Intelligence
Video (EN)
Archive
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