Empowering accessibility through AI-driven audio description
Our Global Impact
Transforming accessibility across languages and communities worldwide
The Origin of Our Mission
A Grandmother's Love Story
MAIIA was born from a simple yet profound act of love. When our founder's grandmother, Maiia—a woman who found joy in the vibrant storytelling of her favorite films—began losing her vision, something became painfully clear: the world of media was not built for everyone.
As a Ukrainian speaker, she faced a double barrier: audio descriptions were nonexistent in her native language.
Ukrainian Audio Tracks
Manually created with love
What started as personal dedication evolved into a revelation. These handmade tapes didn't just reignite her joy; they uncovered a universal truth: stories are a lifeline, and access to them should never depend on language or ability.
The Silent Gap in Global Media
Media Without Access
Of non-English media lacks audio descriptions, leaving entire communities unable to experience stories that shape our world.
People Affected
People worldwide live with vision impairments, yet most are denied access to films, education, and live events.
Existing solutions are slow and costly, struggling to address this gap at scale. We knew technology could do better—if designed with both precision and empathy.
Innovation Rooted in Human Insight
For over a year, we collaborated with linguists, accessibility advocates, and low-vision users across 3 countries to reengineer audio description.
Linguistic Intelligence
Nuanced understanding of dialects and cultural context, from Ukrainian idioms to colloquial Spanish
Narrative Sensitivity
Detecting thematic undertones and emotional arcs to create descriptions that enhance, not just explain
Scalable Accessibility
Reducing production costs by 90% while supporting 30+ languages
Quality Assurance
Every AI-generated script is refined by native-speaking narrators who ensure authenticity. Because true accessibility honors both clarity and cultural resonance.
Our Commitment: Beyond the Expected
While mainstream media often leads accessibility conversations, MAIIA focuses on the stories others overlook
Cultural Heritage
Breathing new life into archival films and regional cinema
Education
Making STEM tutorials, documentaries, and lectures universally accessible
Live Experiences
Democratizing access to theater, sports, and graduations in real time
Join Us in Making Media Accessible
Whether you're a content creator, a business, or an individual passionate about accessibility, there's a place for you in our mission to transform how the world experiences stories.