Artifical Intelligence

Amplifying opportunities for disability inclusion

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of technological development. The Zero Project engages with AI in multiple ways, recognizing both its risks and its potential to create a world with zero barriers. 

All tools and initiatives under the Zero Project Responsible AI umbrella are built on representative datasets drawn from more than a decade of research in disability innovation, complemented by publications from trusted partners.

Logo: the Zero Projetc plant in white on green background to the left; the words "Zero Project" in black and "Responsible AI" in purple font, which is meant to indicate the disability-inclusive approach.

Committing to the responsible use of AI

‘Disability-Inclusive AI’ on LinkedIn:

A public LinkedIn group to discuss artificial intelligence both as inclusive and dedicated tools for persons with disabilities. 

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About the data

Since 2013, the Zero Project has compiled an extensive body of research on disability innovation worldwide, across all sectors of society. 
This includes:

  • More than 1,500 innovative solutions
  • Thousands of presentations and contributions from innovators, DPOs, practitioners, policymakers, self-advocates, and other experts within the growing Zero Project Network.

At the heart of all Zero Project Responsible AI initiatives is a commitment to:

  • Using representative data
  • Aligning with the Zero Project’s core mission of advancing the implementation of the CRPD
  • Amplifying opportunities while mitigating risks arising from rapid technological change

All activities are developed in close collaboration with experts from the Zero Project Network to ensure the responsible use of AI.

Contact

If you have questions regarding AI tools and initiatives developed by the Zero Project, please reach out via email:

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‘Disability-Inclusive AI’ on LinkedIn:

A public LinkedIn group to discuss artificial intelligence both as inclusive and dedicated tools for persons with disabilities. 

Join the discussion

Tools, solutions, and a global network of experts

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Bernard Chiira, Member of the Advisory Board of the Equitable AI Alliance, speaks about harnessing AI in Africa at Wilton Park (UK).

In the field of AI, the Zero Project is focusing on the following areas:

Supporting the Zero Project’s mission and initiatives

Developing AI-powered tools and applications to strengthen research and initiatives, including targeted matchmaking between people, organizations, and innovative solutions worldwide.

Advancing partner research and activities

Enabling individualised communication between relevant members and organizations of the global Zero Project Network to enhance impact of research and innovations.

Equitable AI Alliance

An advocacy initiative supported by the Zero Project and The Seneca Trust, placing experts with direct experience of disability and technology at the center of influential AI debates.

Equitable AI Knowledge Hub

A curated collection of resources at the intersection of AI innovation and disability inclusion from across the globe.

Zero Project AI Assistant

A close-up of Ioana speaking on a panel, addressing the audience
Ioana Tanase, Microsoft, during the project presentations at the Zero Project Conference 2025.

A pilot project, supported by Microsoft

The focus areas mentioned above all build on the Zero Project AI Assistant pilot project, which was developed with the support of Microsoft.

 

Download the documentation

From its inception to the latest rounds of testing, this AI tool was developed with a focus on inclusivity, collaboration, and responsible AI practices. 

Therefore, the Zero Project has compiled documentation that captures the detailed journey of how the Zero Project Team, along with global stakeholders, developed an AI-powered assistant that addresses the needs of accessibility advocates, researchers, and policymakers while maintaining high ethical standards:

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“Redefining accessibility and inclusion with AI"

Across the EU, disabled people are advocating for more inclusive policy, such as the Zero Project initiative emerging from Austria and supported by Microsoft. It uses AI to make the world’s accessibility best practices and innovations readily available to policymakers, tech innovators, and the disability community. It contains vast amounts of research on accessibility innovation and disability policies in an easily accessible and findable format, helping to promote successes and learnings across different regions.

Microsoft EU Policy Blog

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