Research Topics

Aligned with the CRPD core themes

The Zero Project's research is based on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). Its objective is to advance the implementation of the convention by finding and sharing innovative solutions.

Across a 4-year cycle, the Zero Project's research focuses on core themes that are defined by the UN CRPD: Accessibility, Education, Employment, Independent Living and Political Participation. In addition, Information- and Communication Technology (ICT) is addressed every year.

A 4-year-cycle and annual topics

Across a 4-year cycle, the Zero Project's research process focuses on the following 4 topics: 

  • Independent Living and Political Participation

  • Education

  • Employment

  • Accessibility

In addition, the research covers the following topics every year:

  • Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) 

    Since 2020, due to the increasing significance and rapid development of ICT innovations for disability inclusion

  • Inclusive Arts

    Since 2023, the Zero Project's research also seeks to identify innovative solutions relating specifically to the Arts and Culture sector.

Crisis Response

The Zero Project Call for Nominations 2026 addresses the topic of Crisis Response for the first time, reflecting current global developments and the significance of the topic — a point emphasized by numerous experts from the Zero Project Network in recent years.