InnovateABLE | Travel Ability Summit

The InnovateABLE pitchfest will be held via Zoom July 25th, 2025 in recognition of ADA35 commemorating the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Participating companies represent the cutting edge in accessible technology and innovations that can be introduced through the destination marketing channel.

Winners of the InnovateABLE pitchfest will be invited to present at the TravelAbility Summit in Sunriver, Oregon on October 12th-15th.

When: July 25th , 2025

Where: Via Zoom

What: A 3 minute video pitch from the company with a 7 minute Q/A with a panel of judges comprised of investors and travel industry professionals

Time: 10AM PDT- 1PM PDT

2024 Winners

Please join us in congratulating the 2024 InnovateABLE Winners! Watch their winning pitches at the 6th annual EMS Summit in San Francisco below.

First Place: 360 Direct Video

360 Direct Video specializes in providing accessible customer support and answering services customized for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. Utilizing our cutting-edge platform powered by WebRTC technology, businesses can effortlessly offer video customer support in sign language to their clientele, both current and prospective. This service elevates customer support experiences, fostering customer loyalty and acquisition, streamlines communication by replacing lengthy calls with English-speaking representatives, and contributes to job opportunities for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community.

Second Place (tie): Be My Eyes

AI and Video customer service for people who are blind or low vision.

Second Place (tie): Hero Door Opener

The Hands Free Inc (DBA: We Hear You) groundbreaking invention, Push™, transforms traditional accessibility doors into automatic doors with the push of a personal button, revolutionizing accessibility for individuals with disabilities. The Push™ device, equipped with a versatile push button and an upcoming app, empowers users to effortlessly open doors using voice commands, geolocation, and more. The next phase of Push™ is a device called the Hero Door Opener that is a portable, accessible door operator that can make any and all doors automatic. This will be the focal point of the pitch.

Third Place: Aira

Aira is an app that connects people who are blind or low vision to professional visual interpreters for secure access to visual information, anytime, anywhere.

InnovateABLE 2024 Finalists

Congratulations to the 2024 Finalists!

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Glidance is building the world’s first self-guided primary mobility aid for people with sight loss. The Glide device is an intuitive and affordable solution that uses AI and robotics to help people confidently navigate their world, further their independence and live life to the fullest.

The 'Genius' platform is for consumers and is a powerful and exciting 'not seen before' intent-based travel search engine which delivers meaningful, relevant and hyper personalised travel recommendations and itineraries based on the users' desired experience. https://www.Geni-us.ai ● Geni-us – Individuals, Niche groups and travelers with accessibility needs will be able to create a connected and personalized travel experience. ● We solve: Where to go, When best to go, Where to stay, What to do, What to eat, How to get there in one simple map-based user-interface. Geni-Us travel map is for intermediaries in the travel vertical (B2B)

The Hands Free Inc (DBA: We Hear You) groundbreaking invention, Push™, transforms traditional accessibility doors into automatic doors with the push of a personal button, revolutionizing accessibility for individuals with disabilities. The Push™ device, equipped with a versatile push button and an upcoming app, empowers users to effortlessly open doors using voice commands, geolocation, and more. The next phase of Push™ is a device called the Hero Door Opener that is a portable, accessible door operator that can make any and all doors automatic. This will be the focal point of the pitch.

Developer of mobility products for increased independence and travel opportunities.

360 Direct Video specializes in providing accessible customer support and answering services customized for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. Utilizing our cutting-edge platform powered by WebRTC technology, businesses can effortlessly offer video customer support in sign language to their clientele, both current and prospective. This service elevates customer support experiences, fostering customer loyalty and acquisition, streamlines communication by replacing lengthy calls with English-speaking representatives, and contributes to job opportunities for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community.

AI and Video customer service for people who are blind or low vision.

A network of hearing loop installers throughout North America and Europe

Adding accessibility to Welcome Center Kiosks.

On-demand personal care attendant services

The leading non-profit for training on sensory accessibility and acceptance for those with hidden disabilities.

AI enabled rollators for that can be summoned from your phone