Remarkable Brings New Disability Tech to Market
The Remarkable Accelerator is a place where entrepreneurs come together to solve some of the biggest problems facing people with disabilities. Remarkable exists to find innovators who are building affordable, life-changing assistive technology that covers the whole human experience.
They do this by providing mentorship, user testing and seed funding to 4-6 startups each year. As part of the yearly program, they bring some of their top disability-focused businesses to Abilities Expo to share their work and learn from the Expo community.
We are excited to introduce you to the three companies who will be joining the Remarkable booth in Fort Lauderdale this year. Won’t be in Fort Lauderdale, but still want to share your insights with disability tech startups? Join our user feedback community.
Blueberry Technology
Navigating airports can be tiring and frustrating, even for seasoned travelers. Blueberry Technology’s BBGo is designed to put independence back in passengers’ hands. This smart, autonomous mobility vehicle can be driven manually with a joystick, pushed by a companion or operated in fully autonomous mode to safely and efficiently escort passengers and their carry-on luggage wherever they need to go.
Whether it’s a restroom, restaurant or departure gate, BBGo enables seamless point-to-point travel without needing staff assistance. A fully interactive, multilingual display enhances wayfinding and situational awareness, giving travelers real-time guidance and updates in their preferred language. BBGo brings accessible, dignified mobility to the airport experience.
Glidance
Glide is an AI-powered mobility device designed to give people in the blind and low vision community more independence and confidence as they navigate their world.
Think of it as an intelligent guide that rolls alongside them on two wheels—users set their destination, gently push it forward at their own pace and Glide does the work of steering them safely around obstacles, finding doors and elevators, and keeping them on the best path to where they’re going.
The device uses advanced sensors and robotics to map routes in real-time, both indoors and outdoors, and provides haptic feedback through the handle along with audio descriptions of surroundings so users stay informed every step of the way.
The lightweight design features an ergonomic handle attached to a telescoping stem that reaches down to two wheels, making it easy to control and comfortable to use. Glide was created by Amos Miller, who lost his sight to retinitis pigmentosa. He previously founded Microsoft’s Soundscape navigation app, so it’s built by someone who truly understands the navigation challenges faced by the blind and low vision community.
Ask Grandma
Ask Grandma is a mobile health app developed by an Indigenous speech-language pathologist and researcher at Johns Hopkins University. The app offers Indigenous caregivers a trusted, grandmother-like voice to turn to when they’re worried about their child’s development.
With warmth and cultural grounding, Ask Grandma blends developmental science with Indigenous caregiving wisdom, answering questions like “My toddler isn’t talking yet. What should I do?” The app gently guides families toward supportive services, weaving in storytelling, tradition and reassurance. Ask Grandma bridges gaps in access, honors native culture and empowers families with both knowledge and connection.
Visit these Remarkable startups at booth #226 at Abilities Expo Ft. Lauderdale.
