Toss Hosts Event for Int'l Day of Persons with Disabilities

• Users can experience accessibility features for people with visual impairments and donate via Tosspay – event runs until December 25
• Donations to be delivered to UNICEF Korea and Community Chest of Korea

Viva Republica, the operator of the financial super app "Toss,” announced that it is launching the “Create Your Zodiac Sign” event in honor of International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

The event allows participants to explore accessibility features by swiping their mobile screens to follow the sounds to find a constellation and then donate via Toss’ simple payment service, Tosspay. The event runs until December 25 at 11:59 PM in honor of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The event was designed to raise awareness of screen readers, an accessibility feature for users with visual impairments. Screen readers convert on-screen text into voice, with Apple’s iOS version known as VoiceOver.

When users participate in the event, a voice guides them to swipe their fingers across the screen to find their zodiac constellation. Additionally, an alternative visual mode is available for users with hearing impairments. After selecting a constellation, users can learn more about the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and the screen reader feature.

If a user wishes to donate, they can contribute from ₩1,000 up to ₩2 million per transaction, with no limit on the number of donations. Donors can also request a receipt for tax deductions. All proceeds will be donated to UNICEF Korea and the Community Chest of Korea to support children with disabilities. Both organizations will disclose how the funds are collected and used transparently.

"This event was designed to help all users become more familiar with accessibility features like screen readers,” a Toss representative said. “Toss is committed to creating an inclusive mobile financial environment where everyone has equal access to services, and we will continue these efforts."

Meanwhile, Toss has hosted annual year-end donation events since 2022. Last year’s “Santa Trials” drew 390,000 participants, raising ₩8.3 billion in donations, which were distributed to three organizations.