Our mission is to solve accessibilty challenges in cities around the world using the global startup community!

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Let’s create a world that includes people of diverse ability!

What is Hack Access?

Hack Access is a platform which connects accessibility innovators from around the world to share solutions and knowledge about accessibility innovation. Our flagship Hack Access Dublin hackathon brings our network of accessibility innovators together with our partners to find new solutions to accessibility challenges.

How do we work?

Our Hack Access Program works with partners from various domains of the environment, the disability community, public sector organisations and technology businesses and empowers them to take innovative action to create a more inclusive world.

 

The Legacy of Steven Valentine

Hack Access is working to solve the accessibility challenges our founder, Janice Valentine, observed through the lens of her late brother Steven Valentine.

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Solutions From Our Community

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SEMO, the first team to win a Hack Access Dublin!

Making cities easier to navigate.

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JumpOn's solution

Improving the experience of bus travel in the cities for all passengers.

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Easy order hacks access to social life

Improving the experience of socializing in cities.

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BumpNBe winners of 2017’s Hack Access hackathon.

Improving pedestrian crossings.

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2019's challenges to be announced

 
 
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Highlights from previous hackathons

 What’s The Hack Access Dublin Experience Like?

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HackAccess-Dublin what is it all about

"I can say with without a doubt that it was one of the best experiences of my life..." Darren Rooney, BumpNBe.

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Do you think about Inclusion in your work?

"I found the whole experience refreshing and reenergising. Having spent the last number of years working in, and living with disability." Gerrard Gallagher, AbleAccess.

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Follow the vision of Janice Valentine - and let’s do something special

"Hack Access Dublin was an eye opener for me. I knew little of the challenges faced by those with disabilities before attending." Derek O'Kelly, AbleAccess.

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The value in joining the Hack Access Dublin community

"I was impressed by the passion and drive all the attendees had in working towards creating a more accessible Dublin for those with disabilities." Alexander Hunter C-park.

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Come meet our community at our next meetup in Dublin!

 
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Sponsors and Startup Community Supporters

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Venue Partners

 
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Media Partners

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