The Disability Opportunity Fund

No Limbits is an adaptive clothing brand specializing in ready-to-wear garments designed for individuals facing dressing challenges due to disabilities. The company focuses on four key areas: wheelchair users, those with lower limb differences, limited dexterity, and sensory processing challenges. Through co-creation, No Limbits aims to enhance confidence, comfort, and independence.

Floreo Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Washington D.C., develops a virtual reality learning app designed to teach social and communication skills to individuals with autism spectrum disorder, as well as those with ADHD and anxiety. The platform allows supervising adults to monitor and guide activities, making it a valuable tool for therapy clinics and school districts. Floreo is used by over 100 therapy clinic businesses and school districts, and has partnered with Meta to expand its reach in public schools.

Joshin develops software that powers a digital care platform connecting families of individuals with disabilities or neurodivergence to experienced, screened caregivers. The platform allows users to create care plans detailing needs, goals, preferences, and dietary considerations to tailor support, and it provides guidance, virtual coaching, and disability education. Based in Shoreview, Minnesota.

Opya, Inc. is a company based in San Mateo, California, that specializes in providing autism therapy services for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Founded in 2016, Opya aims to transform autism care by integrating treatment with technology. It operates a data-driven therapy platform that focuses on early intervention, offering both in-home and telehealth services. The company provides a range of therapies, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), speech, and occupational therapy, designed to enhance communication and collaboration between parents and clinicians. This approach ensures families and healthcare providers have access to the necessary information to support the developmental needs of children with autism, ultimately improving the effectiveness of the care delivered.

Hiki, Inc. operates a mobile application designed specifically for the autistic community, facilitating friendship and dating among neurodivergent adults. Launched in 2016 and based in Asheville, North Carolina, Hiki was developed in collaboration with autistic adults to ensure its features are sensory aware and effectively address their unique needs. The application allows users to create profiles, engage in private messaging, and connect with others in their geographical area, fostering a supportive social ecosystem. As the first platform of its kind, Hiki aims to empower autistic individuals to find friendship, love, and community in a safe and inclusive environment.

Founded in 2012, Voiceitt develops mobile applications that use automatic speech recognition technology to enable individuals with speech impairments or motor disabilities to communicate effectively. Its AI-driven engine translates distorted pronunciation into intelligible speech, enhancing independence and quality of life for users.

Ultranauts Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in software testing services. Founded in 2013 by two MIT engineers, Rajesh Anandan and Art Shectman, Ultranauts leverages the unique skills of individuals on the Autism Spectrum, who often exhibit enhanced capabilities in areas such as pattern recognition, attention to detail, and focus. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including test strategy and planning, functional testing, device and browser testing, exploratory testing, accessibility testing, and code analytics. By employing a neurodiverse team, Ultranauts aims to demonstrate that autism can provide a competitive advantage in business, enhancing bug detection rates and improving efficiency while reducing costs for clients.