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              • A graduate holds his graduation certificate next to his teacher.

                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

              • This image showcases an adaptive surfboard designed for individuals with physical challenges. It highlights inclusivity in water sports, showing a person with a disability enjoying surfing with the support of a guide. The collaboration of multiple teams underscores a community's dedication to innovation and accessibility in sports.

                A global and free platform for creating and sharing assistive technologies

                TOM Global connects engineers and caregivers to develop assistive tech. Operating in 35+ countries, it offers solutions 99% cheaper, with 62 campuses innovating in assistive devices and distributed manufacturing.
                Reut USA, TOM Global, United States of America

              • The image displays a banner for VLibras, which is a tool for automatic translation to make the web more accessible. It features four animated characters: a young boy making a peace sign, a man with a friendly smile, a woman waving, and another girl with a playful expression. They all have their hands open or are gesturing, symbolizing openness and communication. The characters are set against a blue background with text in Portuguese, promoting web accessibility for deaf individuals, highlighting themes of equality and accessibility.

                Free sign language translation application in Portuguese with millions of monthly translations

                Federal University of Paraíba & Brazilian Government's VLibras: A public, free, open-source sign language translator with a vocabulary of approximately 21,000 signs. In 2023, VLibras had around 40 million daily accesses and performed about 3 million translations per month.
                Federal University of Paraíba, VLibras Suite, Brazil

              • Four women sitting on white couches in front of screens showing persons and graphics. Each of them has headphones on. The screens hang on a bright green wall with trees drawn upon them.

                Audio-visual books in multiple accessible formats

                "Livros em múltiplos formatos acessíveis" is an audio-visual software that converts books into a range of accessible formats, including Brazilian sign language, in a single version. Complementing this, the NGO Mais Diferenças from Brazil offers training and organizes inclusive readings for people with and without disabilities.
                Mais Diferencas - Inclusive Education and Culture, Books in multiple accessible formats , Brazil

              • A group of people, including a visually impaired man holding a white cane, listen attentively. The image emphasizes inclusion, showing participants learning about accessibility and advocating for better understanding of visual impairments.

                A large-scale textile manufacturer establishing Supported Employment Officers to boost inclusive employment

                MAS Holdings in Sri Lanka employs 450+ workers with disabilities via the Supported Employment Process. By 2024, 19 SEOs trained to aid inclusivity across the organization.
                MAS Holdings, Supported Employment Process, Sri Lanka

              • A diverse group of people, including wheelchair users, stand together smiling in front of a large digital screen at Alibaba headquarters. The scene represents inclusion, accessibility, and empowerment in the workplace, celebrating equal participation in technology and innovation.

                A large e-commerce platform supporting retailers with disabilities

                Taobao’s 10,000 Merchants Programme helps entrepreneurs with disabilities sell online. Launched in 2023 with Alibaba Foundation support, it offers free e-commerce training, digital tools, accessibility features and community support. By June 2025 over 5,000 merchants were supported.
                Alibaba Foundation, 10,000 Merchants Programme, China

              • A cheerful cartoon goose dressed like an adventurer holds a glowing wand under the text “Now available on Android! Talk to me, Goose!” The colorful design conveys friendliness and accessibility, promoting communication and inclusivity in digital experiences.

                An AI-powered app enabling people living with ALS communicate in their own voice

                Talk to Me, Goose! is an AI app that helps people with ALS communicate in their own voice. It uses ElevenLabs and Anthropic AI, offers a Story Builder and personalized prediction, and is cheaper than typical AAC devices. Launched March 2025; by mid‑2025 it had 554 users in 64 countries.
                Mundell Designs, LLC, Talk to Me, Goose!, United States of America

              • A train station departure board displays travel updates with a sign language interpreter shown on screen. This thoughtful inclusion of accessibility features ensures equal access to information for Deaf travelers, representing progress toward inclusive public spaces.

                AI-driven photorealistic sign language translation for public communication

                Signapse offers AI photorealistic sign-language translation via SignSpaces, SignStudio and SignStream. Live in 2,579 UK stations (100M passengers) and three US airports. SaaS subscription; reduces costs >70% and speeds delivery 10x. 30% of team are Deaf.
                Signapse, Signapse AI Sign Language, United Kingdom

              • Comprehensive accessibility programme for large refugee camps

                Inclusive Rohingya Response was launched by the Centre for Disability in Development, a leading NGO in Bangladesh. It identifies inaccessible facilities in refugee camps of the Rohingya people and modifies them with locally available materials, provides training for staff members and health and rehabilitation services for people with disabilities.
                CDD - Centre for Disability and Development, Inclusive Rohingya Response, Bangladesh

              • A lively crowd participates in an event at the Nalaga'at Theater. Sign language interpreters engage the audience, emphasizing accessibility and communication. The theater promotes inclusivity, with both deaf and hearing participants joining together to support cultural engagement for all abilities.

                Multidisciplinary culture centre operated by a majority of employees with sensory disabilities

                Na Laga’at, a cultural centre in Israel, employs over 100 staff, 70% with sensory disabilities. Its theatre, restaurant, and workshops have hosted 1M+ visitors since 2007, promoting vocational training.
                The Na Laga’at Center, The Na Laga’at Center, Israel