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Pathways to Zero Barriers

Zero Project
Assistive Technology
Zero Project
Disability Inclusion
Artificial Intelligence
The Zero Project
India
Disability Innovation
Access To Success
Happybots
LAT Bionics
Conferences
Felix
Avaiability, Affordability, Discoverability
Vale
Egalité
Translation Technology
Rampmycity
Accessibility
Autistapp
Beit Issie Shapiro

Building on the broader themes explored in previous seasons, Season 3 of Pathways to Zero Barriers focuses on innovations in Assistive Technology (AT). In each episode, we speak with innovators and industry members of the Zero Project Network to gain insights into the evolving AT landscape. The show explores the challenges the solutions addressed and the current state of the market.

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Welcome to the second episode of the new season of Pathways to Zero Barriers! In this episode, David Betts, shares his story on how assistive technology and AI can restore dignity, voice and human connection for people living with speech-limiting dis... more

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Welcome to the Season 3 premiere of Pathways to Zero Barriers! In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Sambhavi Chandrashekar, Global Accessibility Lead at D2L (Desire2Learn), to explore how the lines between assistive technology (AT) and mainstream co... more

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Coming soon: the new season of Pathways to Zero Barriers kicks off next week with Sambhavi Chandrashekar, who will provide us with insights into the Assistive Technology (AT) markets.

Together with host Tom Butcher, Sambhavi will explore how Assisti... more

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Pathways to Zero Barriers: Season 3

In this short introduction Tom Butcher and Judith Hermetter will provide an overview of this season's structure, highlight upcoming topics, and share what listeners can expect in the weeks ahead.

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David Betts
Founder of StoryFlight Labs (PBC), innovator behind Talk to Me Goose
StoryFlight Labs
Episode: Putting humanity into AI: how a voice avatar preserves identity
Sambhavi Chandrashekar
Global Accessibility Lead at Desire2Learn (D2L)
D2L
Episode: Crossover and Convergence: Today's AT Innovation Landscape
Sam Chandrasekhar
Assistive Technology and AI Authority based in Canada
Canada-based Assistive Technology and AI Authority
Episode: Pathways to Zero Barriers: Season 3
Małgorzata Grobelna
Programme Manager at The Zero Project for Scaling Solutions and Equitable AI Alliance
The Zero Project
Episode: The mindset of scaling internationally with Małgorzata Grobelna
Varun Chandak
Founder/leader at Access to Success, involved in Zero Project Scaling Solutions Programme
Access to Success
Episode: Innovations on a global stage: Reflections on #ZeroCon26 with Varun Chandak
Dr. Shalhav Malamud
Medical Director at the Dental Clinic at Beit Issie Shapiro, Israel
Beit Issie Shapiro
Episode: When healthcare adapts to the individual with Dr. Shalhav Malamud
Melissa Muñoz-Flández
Founder of Prisma Neurodivergente and creator of Autistapp
Prisma Neurodivergente
Episode: Making neurodivergent lives visible with Melissa Muñoz-Flández
Prateek Khandelwal
Founder and managing director of RampMyCity
RampMyCity
Episode: From personal barriers to systemic change with Prateek Khandelwal
Michael Fembek
CEO of The Zero Project
The Zero Project
Episode: Making the most of conferences with Michael Fembek

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Tom Butcher
Host focusing on AT innovation, scaling, and ecosystem storytelling.

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Putting humanity into AI: how a voice avatar preserves identity
Q: Could you tell us about your particular innovation together with the problem it solves and just how it does it, David?
David describes a three-pronged approach: restore a natural voice through secure voice cloning (via Eleven Labs), accelerate communication with AI-assisted text prediction to reduce typing, and create accessible distribution through foundations and partner programs to reach people globally, while maintaining dignity and connection.
Readiness to scale with Varun Chandak
Q: What role do AI and accessibility play in scaling today?
AI is already transforming access through captions, ASL interpretation, and adaptive content like visual stories, while reducing costs and improving discoverability for disability tech.
Readiness to scale with Varun Chandak
Q: How do you define when a solution is ready to scale, given disability innovation's nuances?
Scale depends on the type of innovation (B2B vs B2C, hardware vs software, for-profit vs non-profit) and is measured by impact, funding, or revenue, not a single universal metric.
Readiness to scale with Varun Chandak
Q: What is your approach to the Scaling Solutions Programme?
A co-designed, community-centered approach emphasizing inclusive design, mentorship, and carefully matched partnerships, with a flexible template that adapts to the needs of each fellow.
Escaping nonprofit fatigue with Rebecca Hume
Q: What were the major challenges during those first ten years, and how did you address them?
Early funding was tough, often relying on grants and accelerators like Innovate UK, while growth depended on building a capable team that shared the mission. Becca highlights the importance of partnerships, family support, and a clear path to scale as essential to overcoming these hurdles.

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Season 3 centers on innovations in Assistive Technology, featuring ecosystem leaders, startup founders, and practitioners from the Zero Project network. Conversations explore how AI, wearables, and local manufacturing reshape accessibility, inclusion, and scalable impact. Episodes emphasize co-design with people with disabilities, real-world deployment, regulatory contexts, and practical pathways to move from pilots to widespread adoption. A standout element is the consistent focus on building globally scalable, affordable AT solutions through partnerships, community involvement, and responsible AI use, making it valuable for sponsors and potential guests looking to reach a dedicated, impact-focused tech and inclusion audience.

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3. Sam Chandrasekhar
4. Małgorzata Grobelna
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