Raising the Floor · US

Technology Innovation & Deployment
Raising the Floor – US is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization incorporated in Washington, D.C., dedicated to advancing practical technology solutions for digital inclusion.

RtF–US focuses on developing, testing, and deploying innovative accessibility solutions that make digital environments adaptable to individual user needs. Its flagship initiatives include MorphicAT-on-Demand and the Learn and try tool – free, open-source assistive technology solutions developed through international collaboration led by the University of Maryland’s TRACE RERC and supported by U.S., Canadian, and European Commission funding.

By transforming cutting-edge research into real-world tools, RtF–US ensures that inclusive design principles become usable, scalable technologies that empower individuals in education, employment, and daily life.

RtF–US turns innovation into impact.

Visit About Us to learn more about RtF’s global efforts, or Contact us.

Team

Gregg Vanderheiden

President

Head-and-shoulders portrait of Roger Smith, a member of the Raising the Floor US Board of Directors.

Roger Smith

Secretary

Rachael Montgomery

Treasurer

David Capozi

Board Member

Clayton Lewis

Board Member

Sharon Rush

Board Member

Ann Kisting

Ann Kisting

Board Member

Eva de Lera

Executive Director

Ben Isaacson

Data Privacy Officer

Christopher Walker

CTO

Crystal Marte

Program Manager (LinkedIn Profile)

Ify Akirinade

Program Coordinator (LinkedIn Profile)

David Stetz

Senior Software Engineer

Sahil Chordia

Intern (LinkedIn Profile)

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