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              • A young girl with a prosthetic arm sits on the lap of an adult, both smiling and fist-bumping. The prosthetic is colorful and child-friendly, demonstrating how assistive technology can be empowering and uplifting for young people, allowing them to experience life fully.

                Affordable, custom 3D-printed prostheses for underserved rural areas

                Humanos 3D in Colombia supports 400+ prosthetic users via mobile clinics and open-source technology. Its 3D printing solutions reach rural areas, promoting affordable accessibility.
                3D Human Corporation, Mobile Clinics, Colombia

              • A man speaks during a presentation, wearing innovative smart glasses. The image symbolizes technological progress and human curiosity—showcasing how modern tools can enhance communication, learning, and inclusive access to digital worlds.

                AI glasses for persons with visual impairments developed by technology leaders

                Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses are hands-free, voice-controlled smart glasses that provide visual assistance via built-in AI and the Be My Eyes volunteer network. They help with wayfinding, object and label recognition, work without a phone, cost $299 and saw wide adoption since 2023.
                Meta, Ray Ban Meta AI glasses, United States of America

              • In a bright lab setting, a man in a wheelchair collaborates with another person at a computer. They appear to be testing adaptive technology, symbolizing innovation, teamwork, and how assistive design fosters independence and inclusion for people with disabilities.

                Hands-free computer and gaming access via head tracking and facial gesture and speech

                SensePilot is hands‑free software that uses a standard webcam and AI to track head movements and facial gestures for computer and gaming access. Co-designed with people with disabilities, it launched in May 2025, offers low-cost or free licenses, and is funded by grants and sales.
                SensePilot, SensePilot, Lithuania

              • Close-up of a woman wearing a specialized hearing device, facing a screen with a website. The device is sleek and unobtrusive, highlighting how technology aids hearing-impaired individuals in accessing information. The setup encourages accessibility and independence in digital engagement.

                A small and easy-to-wear mouse to control a computer with head movements

                Quha Oy in Finland introduced Zono X, a head-controlled mouse for users with disabilities, in 2022. By 2024, it sold 350 units across 28 countries, improving accessibility in computing.
                Quha oy, Quha Zono X head mouse, Finland

              • This image showcases an adaptive surfboard designed for individuals with physical challenges. It highlights inclusivity in water sports, showing a person with a disability enjoying surfing with the support of a guide. The collaboration of multiple teams underscores a community's dedication to innovation and accessibility in sports.

                A global and free platform for creating and sharing assistive technologies

                TOM Global connects engineers and caregivers to develop assistive tech. Operating in 35+ countries, it offers solutions 99% cheaper, with 62 campuses innovating in assistive devices and distributed manufacturing.
                Reut USA, TOM Global, United States of America

              • A man in a blue T-shirt with a laptop in front of him explains something to four other men who are all seated and listening to him.

                Providing vocational skills and career development to young adults with disabilities

                The training focuses on IT entrepreneurship and career development to enable employment or self-employment. Graduates are supported in their search for an internship or a job or receive a small grant to start a company. Between 2017 and 2020, 1,300 people and 570 special needs teachers were trained.
                Special Needs Initiative For Growth, TVET for Special Needs Young Adults in Low-Middle Income Countries, Nigeria

              • A variety of approaches to create jobs for people with visual impairments

                The first phase started in 2007 and focused on technology to increase the learning potential of students with visual impairments. From 2012 to 2013, the emphasis was on vocational preparation, technological applications and advocacy for inclusive universities. 117 people found employment through the programme.
                ICEVI - International Council for Education of People with Visual Impairment, Nippon Foundation Higher Education Project, Cambodia

              • The photo shows four individuals engaged in a computer training session designed for the blind, as indicated by the banner in the background. They are sitting at tables with laptops, suggesting a learning environment that promotes digital literacy and inclusion for people with visual impairments. The setting appears to be a simple classroom, and the participants are focused on their tasks, embodying the spirit of determination and empowerment through education. This image is a testament to initiatives that support equal opportunities and accessibility in technology for all.

                Building a tech infrastructure, training, and IT job creation for persons with visual impairments

                Living Dignity for the Blind, Myanmar: Offers decentralized training for visually impaired individuals in remote areas. The program has expanded to several regions, with trained individuals finding tech-related jobs.
                Living Dignity For The Blind, Promoting technology and capacity-building towards employment, Myanmar

              • A boy points to the keyboard with different colored buttons connected to the laptop while the man seated beside him is watching over the boy.

                Computer keyboard with only 11 buttons for people with motor impairments

                The Key-X smart keyboard, launched in 2018 by multinational start-up Key2enable, has just eleven touch-sensitive, iconographic keys that enable operation without much effort, while being robust enough for rough touches. By 2022 some 2,500 Key-X keyboards had been sold in 28 countries.
                Key2enable Assistive Technology MENA Ltd, Key-X, United Arab Emirates

              • ITU standard on indoor audio navigation system for the blind

                Wayfindr is the world’s first internationally-recognised standard for accessible audio navigation. It was approved in March 2017 by the ITU and gives governments, companies, and NGOs around the world an accepted benchmark along with a host of resources to implement the technology in their own organizations.
                ITU - International Telecommunication Union, Regional Presence Europe, Global – International Telecommunication Union – International standard for indoor audio navigation, United Kingdom