What We Do

FARGUS works at the intersection of disability rights, technological governance, and future-oriented policy research. Our work moves beyond traditional accessibility to address the deeper, systemic forces shaping how disabled people are perceived, categorised, and governed by digital systems. By combining rigorous research, strategic foresight, and rights-based advocacy, we partner with institutions seeking to build equitable and accountable technologies for the future.

Our services and collaborations span five key domains.

1. Research & Foresight

We conduct pioneering research on the emerging challenges that disabled people face in technologically mediated environments. Our work examines technoableism, algorithmic discrimination, biometric governance, AI ethics, and the socio-political implications of digital infrastructures.

Our research offerings include:

• Analytical frameworks such as The Bias Pipeline for examining structural and algorithmic harm;

• Futurist scenario development for anticipating upcoming risks in AI, data, and governance;

• Field-building scholarship that advances disability-centred AI ethics;

• Policy briefs, white papers, and reports designed for governments, civil society, and industry.

• We collaborate with universities, research institutes, and academic networks seeking a robust disability lens on technological futures.

2. Policy & Governance Advisory

Technological systems increasingly shape access to rights, welfare, healthcare, livelihoods, and justice. FARGUS assists policymakers, regulatory bodies, and public institutions in developing anticipatory, ethical, and rights-oriented governance frameworks.

We support:

• Disability-inclusive AI and data governance policies;

• Regulatory design for algorithmic accountability, risk assessments, and impact audits;

• Legislative analysis and advisory on digital rights, biometrics, and public sector automation;

• Institutional capacity-building for government agencies and public bodies.

• Our approach integrates disability studies, law, systems thinking, and international regulatory trends.

3. Strategic Consulting for Technology Firms & Start-Ups

Modern accessibility is no longer about compliance alone; it is about ethical design, market leadership, and anticipatory innovation. We work closely with start-ups, technology companies, and digital product teams seeking to integrate disability-centred intelligence into their innovation pathways.

We offer:

• Pre-deployment AI bias audits grounded in The Bias Pipeline;

• Inclusive product design and testing methodologies for emerging technologies;

• Disability-centric insights for product strategy, user experience, and ecosystem risk;

• Advisory on global standards, regulatory expectations, and ESG-aligned disability commitments;

• Strategic support for companies seeking to build credibility with disabled communities and rights organisations.

• Our work helps firms convert disability foresight into competitive advantage, social legitimacy, and enduring trust.

4. Capacity Building & Leadership Development

FARGUS builds critical capacity within organisations, movements, and institutions to understand and challenge technoableist systems.

Our programmes include:

• Masterclasses on disability futures, AI bias, digital ethics, and rights-based governance;

• Training modules and workshops for NGOs, advocacy groups, and corporate teams;

• Leadership development pathways for disabled advocates working on technology, policy, or research.

• We strengthen the intellectual foundation and practical skills required to navigate the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

5. Movement Building & Collaborative Action

Technology’s impact on disabled communities cannot be addressed in isolation. We work alongside activists, community organisations, and disability rights networks to build alliances that challenge bias and reimagine digital futures.

We support activists through:

• Cross-movement collaborations on algorithmic harms, data justice, and inclusive governance;

• Shared learning spaces for disabled technologists, scholars, and organisers;

• Public campaigns, awareness initiatives, and convenings that elevate disability-led perspectives.

• Our work is grounded in solidarity, intellectual humility, and a shared commitment to justice.

Who We Work With

FARGUS engages across sectors, bringing disability-centred insight to diverse partners:

• Funders and Philanthropy
  We assist philanthropic organisations seeking to invest in cutting-edge disability futures work, high-impact research, and ethical technology initiatives. We design fundable programmes, develop research agendas, and advise on responsible grant-making strategies.

• Start-Ups and Large Tech Companies
  We help technology innovators identify systemic risks, strengthen inclusion, and incorporate disability foresight into their core design and governance ethos.

• Policymakers and Public Institutions
  We advise on legislation, regulatory design, accountability mechanisms, and rights-based frameworks for digital governance.

• Academic Collaborators
  We partner with universities and research organisations to advance scholarship, co-create knowledge, and cultivate interdisciplinary perspectives.

• Disability Rights Activists and Organisations
  We collaborate with fellow advocates committed to resisting technoableism, challenging algorithmic harm, and shaping disability futures.

Our Commitment

FARGUS stands for deep inquiry, principled action, and the belief that disabled people shall shape not only the present but also the future of technology and governance. We work with partners who share our commitment to justice, innovation, and the creation of socio-technical systems that enhance rather than diminish human dignity.