Sponsors

Corporate Leaders

IBM

Accessibility at IBM means enabling IT hardware, software and Web application products so they can be used by more people, either directly, or in combination with assistive technology products. IBM's perspective on accessibility is influenced by our roles as a developer and manufacturer, service provider, buyer of components, products and services, citizen in the community, and an employer looking to attract and retain the best talent. Focusing on accessibility better enables IBM, its customers, partners, suppliers, employees and the global community to succeed in each of their various roles. Web site: http://www-03.ibm.com/able/index.html

     Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions. Microsoft's commitment to accessibility is "To enable people and businesses throughout the world to realize their full potential- means we strive to create technology that is accessible for everyone, including people who experience the world in different ways because of impairments or disabilities." Microsoft understands the importance of technology in creating opportunities for disabled people to excel. Microsoft has an Accessibility Business Unit (ABU) which works to incorporate accessible solutions in all of  the companiy's products and initiatives. Microsoft's accessibility Web site highlights the company's provided accessible software solutions and assistive technology products. The Web site also offers accessibility tutorials and training for Microsoft's products, information about accessibility resource centers, case studies, recent articles and accessibility information for developers. Web site:  http://www.microsoft.com/enable

The Wireless Internet Institute (W2i)

Founded in 2002, the Wireless Internet Institute, LLC, is an independent forum bringing together stakeholders around the world to accelerate the adoption of wireless Internet in support of social and economic development and better managed cities, communities and regions. Held annually in three to four regions of the world, the W2i Digital Cities Convention is a thought-leadership conference exploring the planning and deployment of broadband-wireless infrastructure, applications and services at the metropolitan scale, and a professional development seminar for local-government IT professionals. Web site: http://www.w2i.com

Air France

Visit the Air France Sustainable Development Web site to discover a wide range of information on relevant issues, including the challenges of sustainable development facing the air transport industry, Air France’s action plans, key indicators and results. The development of air transport meets constantly growing economic and social needs. At Air France, they are fully aware that this demand has to be met while ensuring that their growth is ever more environmentally friendly, in line with the core values of cohesion and solidarity that guide them, just like any other company founded and growing in France. Web site: http://developpement-durable.airfrance.com/FR/en/local/social/N4_diversite_pershand_en.htm?

 Institutional & Corporate Benefactors

Dominic Foundation

The Dominic Foundation actively and directly promotes, supports and finances Technological Research Projects and promotes accessibility to ICT (Information Communication Technology) in order to improve the quality of life and independency of people, in particular persons with disabilities or those most in need.

Identifiess, directly supports and coordinates specific and selected projects with the purpose of improving the standard of living and create a living, educational and social environment able to guarantee a better future for people living in particular in developing countries.

We believes in better education, better work, better life and therefore focuses on promoting a personal independent living and professional development of future generations. The aim of the Dominic Foundation's projects is to achieve immediate, tangible results in the live of individuals, while at the same time affecting long-term changes in their communities.

Science and technology have the great challenge of improving quality of life, freedom and independency all around the world. Web site: http://www.dominic-foundation.org

TecAccess

 InternetSpeech

InternetSpeech is the premier Audio Internet Technology Provider. They provide easy access to the World Wide Web with the most natural interface - a person's own voice. Access is provided via any phone, and information on any web site, whether voice-enabled or not is available. A computer is not required. The company's products and services are top quality, user interface is second to none and information is accessed at a superior speed.  The company will provide products and services directly to targeted customers through local and toll-free numbers. It will also partner with other providers (conventional ISP companies, wireless communications, telephone service providers, etc.). It will offer customized versions of its products and services to OEM’s, resellers and large corporations. The company intends to strengthen its promotion and distribution capabilities through alliances with various phone companies who provide toll-free numbers, and phone manufacturers. The company will also pursue strategic alliances with conventional ISP companies to provide services helping customers who have computers or Internet appliances, yet prefer a voice-based interface. Web site: http://www.internetspeech.com

Publications Sponsors

Samsung 

The vision of SAMSUNG Electronics is "Leading the Digital Convergence Revolution" and its mission to carry out this vision is "Digital-ε Company. There are two requirements for being "Digital-ε Company", and the first is clearly about being "Digital" producing not just digital products, but products that inspire digital integration across our entire company. The second part of being a "ε" is to use ε- Processes connecting R&D, production, and marketing to customers, partners, and the market-disciplined approach is the way they bring value to every part of our supply chain, including products data and customer relationship through Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).

SAMSUNG Electronics will network core components such as memory chips, system-LSI and LCDs as well as A/V, computers, telecommunication devices, home appliances and other stand-alone products into a total solution of digital convergence era.

Samsung also recognizes the importance of providing a Web site that is accessible to all users. They have made every effort to ensure that their site can be used easily by people with disabilities. The site uses features operable on screenreader softwares and computer screens. The Samsung Web site complies with Conformance Level 'A' of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. They have introduced the following features to ensure the best use of our site by all of their visitors. Web site: http://www.samsung.com/uk/business/b2b/global/accessibility.htm 

Mozilla Foundation