IA Labs secures €3m at CGI 2023 for global digital accessibility expansion
Inclusion and Accessibility Labs (IA Labs) has had its expansion plans bolstered with the securing of €3 million at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) 2023 event. They also presented their digital accessibility platform, aiming to revolutionise the online environment, empower individuals with disabilities, and promote digital equality.
Securing significant support for their digital accessibility platform, this funding will enable global expansion and enhance job opportunities while improving digital accessibility.
IA Labs shared the stage with prominent leaders, innovators, and influencers including His Holiness Pope Francis, Almar Latour, CEO Dow Jones, and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation.
National Council for the Blind Ireland is expanding IA Labs’ team for American and European markets and plans to invest in a chief marketing officer to raise awareness and attract more investment.
Greg Milne, chief executive officer, CGI, said: “Access to the Internet and digital tools are essential, which is why it’s important that we work to close gaps that leave people with disabilities without equitable access. IA Labs’ commitment at CGI 2023 takes a critical step forward to bridging the technology divide, and we are grateful to IA Labs for stepping up and taking action.”
Chris White, spokesperson, NCBI and IA Labs, said: “We are ready, with the support of CGI, philanthropists and social enterprises who have committed and are investing to come on our journey, to make a lasting impact by transforming digital accessibility. Our collaboration with CGI affirms our belief in the power of technology to bridge gaps and create a world where everyone has equal access.”
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