A platform that aims to improve accessibility in the area of tourism which provides support in planning journeys quickly and catering for accessibility needs.Sean Croke and Natasha Gilmour are the…
Social Entrepreneurs IrelandSeptember 2, 2022
Making accessibility simple for buildings. Problem According to the WHO, over one billion people globally live with some form of disability, but 50% of people with accessibility needs are afraid to…
Social Entrepreneurs IrelandJuly 21, 2022
Providing people with dyslexia an online platform to support with reading and writing. Problem In Ireland, up to 10% of students within education have dyslexia. Dyslexia affects everyone differently, however…
Sophie AinscoughJuly 20, 2022
Building more accessible video game controllers to make gaming open to everyone. Problem There are millions of people all over the world with a physical disability that prevents them using…
Social Entrepreneurs IrelandJuly 20, 2022
Sing and Speak create age-appropriate illustrated songs to help young children with communication and hearing difficulties, many of whom have additional needs. Problem Approximately 62,600 young children in Ireland experience…
Social Entrepreneurs IrelandJuly 19, 2022
Helping and guiding disabled people in becoming self-employed by assisting them in finding freelance/contract work and advising on mandatory revenue requirementsCaroline O'Shaughnessy is the founder of Reskill Ireland SECTOR Disability…
Sophie AinscoughJuly 12, 2022
Grace App is intended as a Picture Communication System that the User controls independently to create sentences which discriminate their needsLisa Domican is the founder of Grace App SECTOR Health…
Sophie AinscoughJuly 12, 2022
The Together Academy addresses the lack of employment for young people (21 - 30) with Down Syndrome.Therese Coveney (pictured above) is the founder of the Together Academy and current CEO. Cathy Smith…
Sophie AinscoughJanuary 10, 2022
Peer is cloud-based assistive technology solution for people with dyslexia that addresses issues with accessibility, reading and spelling.Graham Brocklebank is the founder of Peer Education Technologies SECTOR Disability COUNTY Dublin REGION…
Sophie AinscoughJanuary 10, 2022
