Accessibility: Tech for All Abilities

French Tech increasingly recognizes that excluding people with disabilities means missing talent and market opportunities. Initiatives multiply:

- Accessible Workspaces: Major hubs ensure physical accessibility - Assistive Technology: Startups like Ava (real-time captioning) and Jaccede (accessibility mapping) both serve and employ people with disabilities - Inclusive Hiring: Companies like Microsoft France pioneer neurodiversity programs, hiring autistic individuals for their unique strengths

"Accessibility isn't charity," insists Sophie Cluzel, former Secretary of State for Disabled People. "It's recognizing that diverse abilities bring diverse innovations."