Following a casual conversation with a friend who happens to be a blind software engineer, Tran Khanh Dung was enlightened to the multiple obstacles to digital accessibility faced by individuals with disabilities. With a vision to make the online world a more inclusive place, Dung seized the opportunity to develop an innovative solution to tackle these barriers and went on to found Rayo ̶  an AI copilot designed to make web browsing accessible and enjoyable for people with varying forms of disabilities.

“I learned that the web accessibility problem is a huge issue that affects many individuals with different types of impairments, not only visual but also neurological, cognitive and mobility-related. Because there are no existing solutions that effectively tackle this at scale, our team decided to step up and solve the problem,” says the 26-year old Vietnamese founder and CEO.

Rayo’s solution empowers individuals with disabilities to navigate the online world with confidence, enhancing their experience, boosting their productivity and promoting independence. As the primary target market, users with visual impairments and neurodivergent users can access Rayo’s basic features at no cost, and advanced features and customisation options are available at an affordable monthly fee. The company aims to expand its support to other types of disabilities, such as mobility, speech and hearing, and minor learning disabilities through its network of solution providers across the globe.