Polaris Technology Group
Venture Overview
Polaris Technology Group is an immersive technology company leveraging AR and VR to empower people with disabilities to live more autonomous and independent lives. Founder Joey Down, visually impaired since age seven, is a disability advocate and accessibility advisor dedicated to expanding independence through emerging technology.
Website: Polaristechnology.net
Venture Issue Area: Education & Talent
Venture Headquarters: Winter Park, FL
Venture Founder
Joey Down is a disability advocate, accessibility advisor, and technology entrepreneur. A native-born Floridian, Joey has called Winter Park home for the past twenty-two years. Joey attended the University of Florida, where he received a degree in sport management. Following graduation, Joey started his journey into advocacy by becoming a board member for Lighthouse Central Florida. Visually impaired since age seven, Joey quickly realized serving people with disabilities was going to be his life's work. In the fall of 2019, Joey founded Polaris Technology Group, a company dedicated to utilizing immersive technology to empower people with disabilities to have fulfilled independent lives. In addition to Polaris, Joey serves as an accessibility consultant for companies and a policy advocate for people with disabilities.
