The keyboard that makes the seamless digital inclusion and empowerment of people with motor disabilities become a reality. Key2enable is a company that creates innovative multifunctional tools for digital accessibility which enables communication, learning and school inclusion for people with physical, intellectual and learning disabilities as well as other health conditions that challenge their movement, speech or comprehension. Our mission is to drive greater access and use of technology for persons with disabilities in emerging markets and maximize opportunities for social and economic inclusion. Today, over one billion people need at least one form of assistive technology (AT), but around 90 per cent of them do not have adequate access to the AT they require. This number is expected to double by 2050. The lack of access to AT limits the capacity for people to live healthy, productive, independent and dignified lives; and to access healthcare, education, the labour market and civic life. The restricted access to education and employment means that people with disabilities and households with disabled members remain economically disadvantaged and less able to participate in their communities. Research shows that in many countries, a disability and development gap is growing; unless people with disabilities are routinely included in development efforts, their socioeconomic status often remains static while the status of their non-disabled peers surges ahead. As more services become ‘digital by default’, there is an increased risk that persons with disabilities may be left behind if technology products and services are not made accessible and affordable to all. Key2enable develop their skills and individualities by providing innovative Assistive Technology tools that together with a unique inclusive educational platform, allow them to efficiently use computers and mobile devices for communicating, learning, gaming and ultimate live with greater autonomy.
