ATH is an Israeli SME specializing in AT and eAccessibility. In addition to R&D and engineering, ATH offers expertise in the development of tools (engines) for cognitive accessibility with the corresponding background in linguistics, natural language processing and user-centered design. ATH has a leading role in the W3C's activities in the area of cognitive accessibility.

DART as part of a university clinic brings extensive experience in the fields of cognitive science, clinical psychology, service and support for people with severe cognitive disabilities to the project. DART has developed the innovative Concept Coding Framework (CCF) to implement the semantically rich knowledge base for the selection of standardized or personal symbols, images, videos or text alternatives. DART has a strong background in clinical and socio-economic aspects including age-related aspects and disability studies for the target group. As part of a university clinic, DART offers an ideal environment for the training, preparation and involvement of fellow researchers and the development / implementation of IPAR-UCD methodology.

FunkaNu is an innovative SME with expertise in AT and eAccessibility, especially in inclusive and user centered engineering, consulting and business development in the development of tools and services for cognitive accessibility. FunkaNu is active on the European market, has many years of experience in EU projects, including social and economic studies, and is part of a strong international network to promote the dissemination and use of cognitively accessible resources.

KI-I is a non-profit spin-off of the JKU, which brings R&D expertise in the areas of AT and accessibility and plays a special role in promoting the absorption and transfer of R&D results in the area of AT, accessibility and care / service. KI-I is a leading developer and user of the AsTeRICS framework for tracking and HCI purposes and operates the PROQUALIS quality assessment system for the state government, in which employees with cognitive impairments are also involved. Building on this, further professional services including R&D are developed. This provides an ideal environment for the training, preparation and involvement of fellow researchers and the development and implementation of the IPAR-UCD methodology.

PIKSL, a non-profit NGO that focuses on the professional integration of people with cognitive disabilities with psychosocial expertise, offers an ideal environment for the training, preparation and involvement of researchers and the development and implementation of IPAR-UCD.

TextHelp is a leading provider of digital tools, AT and cognitive access services in the UK with a strong background in business, exploitation, dissemination and economic studies. The company has more than 20 years of experience in user-centered and inclusive engineering, including the necessary social skills and market expertise. TextHelp brings tools and know-how for the following areas into the Easy Reading project:

• Text to Speech in over 30 languages
• Dictionary definitions in 5 languages
• Picture dictionary in 12 languages
• Text prediction in 5 languages
• Homophone detection in English
• Dyslexic spell check
• Assessment of text maturity (English)
• Text summary tool

The Technical University of Dortmund brings in particular expertise and know-how in the areas of rehabilitation technology and pedagogical training for the integration of people with disabilities. The TUD has extensive experience from many years of research on the inclusion of people with cognitive and learning disabilities and the associated social, cognitive, psychological, disabled and pedagogical aspects. A particular focus of the work is on the cognitive accessibility of digital resources (natural language processing, linguistics, simple language, UCD, accessibility on the Internet) and the development of methods for participatory research (IPAR).

W3C / WAI develops, supports and manages the globally recognized, referenced and used standards, guidelines, techniques and tools for the accessibility of Internet resources, including all aspects of cognitive accessibility. This includes expanded expertise in the field of multi-stakeholder consensus processes involving industry, research, user organizations, government agencies and individual experts as well as a strong background in R&D and empirical studies. The W3C brings this know-how to the Easy Reading project and enables access and collaboration with all relevant working groups for the cognitive accessibility of digital resources.