The Disability Opportunity Fund

No Limbits is a ready-to-wear adaptive clothing brand designed to address the needs of individuals with disabilities, specifically targeting the 14 million people who face challenges in dressing themselves. The company focuses on co-creation to develop its product line, which aims to enhance comfort, confidence, and independence for its users. No Limbits offers garments tailored for four primary groups: wheelchair users, individuals with lower limb differences, those with limited dexterity, and people experiencing sensory processing challenges. By merging fashion with functionality, No Limbits enables amputees and others with disabilities to wear stylish clothing comfortably, including while using prosthetics.

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, LLC is a Minnesota-based company that develops a digital care platform aimed at supporting individuals with disabilities and neurodivergence. The company's primary offering is an application that connects families in need of caregiving services with qualified, screened caregivers. Through this platform, users can create personalized care plans that outline the specific needs, goals, preferences, and dietary requirements of their loved ones. By facilitating these connections, Joshin aims to provide families with convenient access to specialized care and support for individuals with special needs, enhancing the overall caregiving experience.

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.

Voiceitt Ltd., established in 2012 and headquartered in Ramat Gan, Israel, specializes in developing mobile applications that empower individuals with speech impairments or non-standard speech patterns to communicate effectively. The company's core product is an automatic speech recognition platform that translates distorted pronunciation into intelligible speech, providing independence and improved quality of life for users with speech and motor disabilities, as well as serving as a useful tool for their caregivers.

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.