Specialisterne in the Forbes Accessibility 100

Accessibility is the foundation for meaningful cultural transformation

On June 17, 2025, Forbes published the first edition of the Accessibility 100 — a list recognizing the 100 most innovative and high-impact organizations advancing accessibility worldwide. Among them is Specialisterne.

Announced during the Cannes Lions Festival, the recognition includes organizations from 15 countries working in key areas such as mobility, sensory accessibility, and neurodivergence. It is in this last field that Specialisterne has been operating for over twenty years, working to build a more accessible and equitable world of work for neurodivergent individuals, and a more innovative one for companies. Being included in this list is not only an honor; it’s also an opportunity to reassert a reflection that has always guided us.

Accessibility, for us, is the foundation for any real transformation.
It is often confused with inclusion, yet these are distinct concepts that mutually reinforce one another. Accessibility means the concrete removal of barriers — not only architectural, but also cognitive, sensory, relational, linguistic, and organizational. It means designing environments where everyone can access, contribute, navigate, and feel like they belong. It is the structural precondition for a culture that recognizes and values diversity.

Inclusion happens when that access becomes a lived, daily experience — when people are not only present but feel welcomed, heard, and valued as members of the community. And when change begins with accessibility, the outcomes are tangible.

Companies that invest in neurodivergent accessibility report higher levels of innovation, team cohesion, organizational resilience, and employee engagement. The data confirms it, as do our twenty years of experience working with over 500 public and private sector partners in 26 countries.

Investing in neurodivergent accessibility is a strategic decision that creates real value: new perspectives, greater innovation, more collaborative and inclusive environments.

Our inclusion in the Forbes Accessibility 100 is a powerful recognition — and an invitation to look at accessibility not as a technical requirement, but as a cultural and competitive driver. A key to building the future.

Specialisterne Australia

We support employers to tap into the talents of a neurodiverse workforce and to build inclusive organizations.

Global Reach, Local Impact.
With a presence in 26 countries and offices spanning from Australia to the United States, Specialisterne partners with organizations of all sizes - from small businesses to global enterprises. Backed by a team of over 600 professionals in fields like HR, psychology, and project management, we bring both deep expertise and lived experience to every engagement. To date, we've supported the employment of more than 10,000 neurodivergent individuals in roles ranging from manufacturing and administration to museum services, applying industry-leading practices to create inclusive workplaces worldwide.

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