Jesús Hernández-Galán, Director of Accessibility and Innovation at the ONCE Foundation

We spoke with Jesús Hernández-Galán, Director of Accessibility and Innovation at the ONCE Foundation, about the Foundation's role in promoting social entrepreneurship and the need to consider accessibility in any innovative project to foster the inclusion of all people in the technological field.

Improvements in accessibility for people with disabilities or the elderly have evolved in step with the incorporation of new technologies into daily life. The innovative solutions they develop not only improve their quality of life but also transform the habits of society as a whole. Technologies such as audiobooks or voice recognition systems, initially developed for people with disabilities, have now become widely adopted, demonstrating that accessibility benefits all citizens.

In this interview, we explore how the ONCE Foundation has contributed to the elimination of barriers by promoting accessibility-focused solutions. We discover how the Foundation supports the growth of startups focused on social entrepreneurship. Additionally, we analyze the future of social entrepreneurship and the impact that future accessibility legislation will have on companies in various sectors.