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  A provincial government creating large-scale enrolment of pupils with disabilities in cooperation with a foundation

  Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Programme, Nepal: A partnership between Koshi Province and Karuna Foundation Nepal since 2008. Constructed 35 accessible schools, enrolling 1,267 children with disabilities. By 2023, expanded DPRP model throughout Koshi Province, with Nepal's government piloting it in other provinces.
  Karuna Foundation Nepal, Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Programme (DPRP), Nepal

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  Making festivals and cultural events inclusive by and for neurodivergent persons

  Antilén’s model helps neurodivergent people attend festivals and cultural events. It offers easy-read guides, preparatory resources, on-site support circles led by neurodivergent professionals, and sensory tools. Since 2023 it reached 6,000+ people, 20+ events and trained 18 teams.
  Coporación Antilén, Modelo de Accesibilidad Cognitiva y Apoyo Sensorial, Chile

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  A social enterprise creating inclusive jobs in the digital

  marketing sector

  SOFAN in Chile trains individuals with disabilities in ICT via the SOFIA program. By 2024, 136 participants graduated, with 61 securing jobs using tailored, accessible resources.
  SOFAN Audiovisual Services, SOFIA programme, Chile

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  A small and easy-to-wear mouse to control a computer with head movements

  Quha Oy in Finland introduced Zono X, a head-controlled mouse for users with disabilities, in 2022. By 2024, it sold 350 units across 28 countries, improving accessibility in computing.
  Quha oy, Quha Zono X head mouse, Finland

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  Making audio-translations from all types of contents available and affordable in 60 languages

  Trestle Labs in India created Kibo, an AI tool converting text to audio in 60 languages. By 2024, it reached 193,000 users and operated in 650 institutions, promoting accessibility globally.
  Trestle Labs Private Limited, Kibo (Knowledge In a Box), India

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  GIS-based mapping and improving of accessible water, sanitation , and hygiene (WASH) facilities

  ZWASH is conducting GIS-based mapping to assess the accessibility of toilet facilities in schools and health centres in Zambia. The data will be used by World Vision and government agencies to provide accessible toilets and WASH facilities where they are most needed. ZWASH will be rolled out in more than 40 other countries.
  World Vision, Zambia Water Sanitation and Hygiene (ZWASH), Zambia

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  A comprehensive and steadily growing employment model of a leading food retail company

  Kaufland Romania hires workers with disabilities via the ACCES model. By 2024, 450+ staff with disabilities joined the workforce, with inclusive tools in stores and an expansion to Moldova.
  Kaufland Romania, A.C.C.E.S. Programme, Romania

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  Developing various strategies to share eBooks with millions of deaf students

  LoHo Learning in Kenya creates eBooks for the deaf using sign language. Partnering with eKitabu, it piloted projects in schools, enhancing digital access for teachers and children with hearing impairments.
  LoHo Learning LTD, LoHo eBooks, Kenya

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  Cooperation of an IT-company with Uber for improving the accessibility of taxi services

  The Indian IT group Mphasis developed two services joining forces with the taxix service Uber to make their services more accessible and financed their implementation: uberASSIST offers passengers assistance from trained driver-partners, and uberACCESS offers retrofitted, wheelchair-accessible vehicles.
  Mphasis F1 Foundation, Mphasis uberASSIST and uberACCESS, India

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  Department testing innovative approaches towards more inclusive careers for students

   

  Since 2014, the Pathways to Careers (PTC) model has been testing different approaches to improve the qualifications and professional advancement of students with disabilities. Approaches such as Universal Design for Learning (UDL) or student learning contracts with companies have already proven successful.
  Department of Labor of the US, Pathways to Careers Programme (PTC), United States of America