Ability Foundry is building open-source accessibility tools to help people with disabilities connect with technology, their communities, and the world. Our mission is simple: break down technological barriers and make the digital world accessible to everyone.
We're a community of developers, designers, and accessibility advocates collaborating to build inclusive solutions that create real impact. Whether you're a seasoned engineer or just getting started, we welcome contributors who want to make technology more equitable and human-centered.
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Make a Real Impact
Help people with disabilities gain independence, communicate more easily, and participate more fully in the digital world. -
Join a Passionate Community
Collaborate with developers, designers, and advocates dedicated to building a more inclusive future. -
Grow Your Skills
Work on meaningful projects involving accessible tech, VR/AR, AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication), and more. -
Support a Mission-Driven Organization
Every pull request you submit helps push accessibility forward.
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Xogo VR
Build immersive VR/AR applications for users with limited mobility, making virtual spaces more intuitive and inclusive. -
Xogo AAC
Enhance our AAC platform with features like predictive text, custom keyboards, and voice output for nonverbal users. -
Caretaker Support Tools
Design tools that improve how caretakers communicate and manage support for the people they care for. -
Cross-Platform Integration
Bridge the gap between assistive devices and mainstream technologies, making accessibility seamless.
We welcome all contributors but are especially looking for people with experience in:
- React / React Native and modern JavaScript frameworks
- VR/AR development (Unity, Unreal, or WebXR)
- Accessibility standards (WCAG, ARIA)
- AI/ML (for AAC text prediction and voice synthesis)
- Cross-platform development
- Hardware integration and IoT (bonus)
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Contribute on GitHub
Browse our open-source repositories to find issues, suggest improvements, or build new features. -
Join as a Core Contributor
Want a bigger role? Apply to join our core volunteer team of developers and designers. -
Spread the Word
Share our mission with anyone passionate about accessibility—developers, designers, educators, and beyond.
Want to get involved? Reach out to us or start contributing right here on GitHub. Let’s build a more accessible future—together.