{"id":1046,"date":"2025-05-24T16:36:31","date_gmt":"2025-05-24T20:36:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pneumasolutions.com\/?p=1046"},"modified":"2025-05-24T16:36:33","modified_gmt":"2025-05-24T20:36:33","slug":"an-open-letter-to-openai-and-jony-ive-building-an-accessible-future-together","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pneumasolutions.com\/sv\/an-open-letter-to-openai-and-jony-ive-building-an-accessible-future-together\/","title":{"rendered":"An Open Letter to OpenAI and Jony Ive: Building an Accessible Future Together"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dear Sam Altman and Jony Ive:
As a community of passionate consumers and advocates, we are excited about the merger between OpenAI<\/a> och io<\/a>, Jony Ive\u2019s visionary company. This collaboration holds real promise for groundbreaking innovation. We want to make sure that the future you’re building includes the millions of people with disabilities who can benefit from it.
Jony, your legacy at Apple<\/a> transformed how accessibility was viewed in technology. From VoiceOver to your commitment to inclusive design, you helped raise the bar for what accessibility should look like. Sam, OpenAI\u2019s work with platforms like Be My Eyes<\/a> has already proven how AI can enhance lives. Your combined track records show that accessibility can be a foundation, not just a feature.
But we\u2019ve also seen what happens when companies overlook that foundation. The Humane AI Pin<\/a> och Rabbit R1<\/a> launched with high expectations, yet they failed to meaningfully include our community. These products were missed opportunities. They serve as reminders of why it\u2019s so important to involve disabled users from day one<\/em>.
Our community is not a small corner of the market. We are early adopters, loyal customers, and passionate users of technology that works for us. If you truly want to innovate, then bring us in early. We urge you to connect with organizations that represent a wide range of disabilities and to invite community members to participate as beta testers and advisors.
Because nothing<\/em> about us should be decided without us.
This is a chance to create something truly inclusive, to honor the accessibility legacy you\u2019ve already helped shape, and to build a future where everyone benefits. We\u2019re here. We\u2019re ready to collaborate. Let\u2019s make sure this next chapter of innovation includes all of us<\/em>.
Sincerely,
Mike Calvo
CEO and Co-founder
Pneuma Solutions<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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