We are the only solution in the market that offers all forms of digital accessibility
Rybená
The inaugural version of the Rybená solution originated from a collaboration between the Java Users Group of the Federal District (DFJUG) and the CTS Institute in 2003. Initially conceived to improve communication between the deaf and hearing, the pioneering project aimed to make the Brazilian Sign Language (LIBRAS) available on mobile devices.
Over time, the solution underwent technological improvements. In 2019, Rybená Assistive Technologies was founded to serve a diverse range of people with disabilities through technological solutions. The Rybená solution has significantly evolved: it now converts Portuguese texts to LIBRAS using 3D characters, reads texts in Portuguese, Spanish, or English through synthesized voice, and offers a variety of features that meet specific needs. This provides online content access for the deaf, people with intellectual disabilities, functional illiterates, the elderly, dyslexics, and others with reading and comprehension difficulties. By developing and implementing assistive technology, the Rybená solution plays a role that is not only technological but also legally and socially significant.
The journey to become the most comprehensive solution in the market
Throughout our journey, Rybená has undergone various improvements and updates. Our first avatar was Rybeninho, created through hand-drawn designs! Today, our avatar is feminine and features 3D modeling.
In the following years, the first version of Rybená for Web was launched, the Rybená Player, which translated texts presented on websites into Brazilian Sign Language. A completely rebuilt version was also launched, with more modern technology and greater intelligence in translations.
In 2017, it was possible to launch a new version of Rybená. Now the user could better visualize the avatar, rotate the character 360 degrees allowing observation of the signaling from other angles, change clothes as requested by the customer, in addition to faster app opening, improving the end user experience.
In 2022, several evolutions were made. The accessibility module was created focusing on reading resources, allowing dyslexic individuals, people with focus problems, colorblind individuals, and those with visual impairments to navigate and understand the website more easily, the avatar was recreated to have more human characteristics facilitating understanding and accuracy of the signs, the possibility of having your own avatar in the solution was made available, and text-to-speech synthesis in other languages was implemented.
Our Mission
Breaking the communication barriers of people with physical, cognitive, or sensory limitations, contributing to a more inclusive and respectful world.
Our Vision
Being the representation of digital accessibility through assistive technology, creating an inclusive digital world where everyone can navigate without barriers, regardless of their abilities or disabilities.
Our Values
Commitment to our mission
Rybená was born to bring information inclusively to everyone. We breathe this every day.
Innovation for experience
We always seek to improve our solutions to ensure a better user experience.
Focus on simplicity
We shy away from complexity and complication when it comes to assistive technology. We want to bring the best experience, with the best solutions to users.