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              • Being employed by a university for the duration of PhD study

                Promi ("Promotion inclusive") enables and promotes postgraduate education for students with disabilities. Initiated in 2012, 45 45 graduates have been placed in PhD programmes at their university by 2016 and provided with employment for the duration of their studies at one of the 21 partner universitites of Promi.
                University of Koeln, project “Promi”, Germany

              • This is a vibrant and joyful group photo taken on a sunny beach. The group consists of diverse individuals, likely of various ages and abilities, celebrating together. Some wear athletic attire with what appears to be national colors, suggesting they might be part of a sports team. Their raised arms and cheerful expressions convey a sense of triumph and camaraderie. The environment promotes themes of inclusion and teamwork, as individuals with different backgrounds and physical abilities share a moment of happiness and unity. The beach setting adds a casual and relaxed atmosphere to the image.

                Fostering inclusive education in Latin America through youth leadership and sports

                Escuelas Unificadas by Special Olympics Latin America: Promotes inclusive environments through sports and leadership activities for children with and without intellectual disabilities. Implemented in seven countries, reaching over 16,000 participants by 2023.
                Special Olympics Latin America, Escuelas Unificadas (Unified Schools), Brazil

              • A virtual meeting connects healthcare workers and families across regions. A girl with a hearing aid and a smiling audiologist participate online, demonstrating how telehealth and technology expand access to inclusive healthcare and education for all.

                Decentralized hearing care for rural areas using a tele-audiology model

                Oír para Crecer delivers tele-audiology to rural Peru. Families use smartphones and Bluetooth hearing aids to connect with remote specialists for testing, fitting and follow-up. 2016–2024: 95,000+ screened, 2,500+ aids delivered, 13 local staff trained; funded 65% by donors and 35% by low user fees.
                Oir para Crecer, Tele-Audiology Project, Peru

              • A “sales unit” to connect Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and the business world

                 

                To minimize the gap between Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and the job market, Woord en Daad developed a model called Job and Business Services. Like a sales unit JBS provides regular market assessments, coaching and training for students as well as feedback from the job market.
                Woord en Daad, Job and Business Services (JBS) model, Philippines

              • In the photo, we see a heartwarming interaction between two individuals outside a wooden structure. On the left, a man with a beard, wearing a white coat suggesting he may be a healthcare professional, is holding the hands of the person on the right, who is seated in a specialized green mobility aid, which appears to be a wheelchair. The seated individual, who seems to have a disability, is smiling joyfully during the interaction. The setting appears informal and outdoors, with personal items and a fan visible in the background, indicating a casual, possibly home or community environment. The image conveys themes of care, assistance, and the positive impact of human connection.

                Low-cost and resourceful provision of therapeutical as well as pedagogical services to children in remote areas

                Caminos de Tiza by Escuelita Ambulante, Argentina: Provides support in remote areas, focusing on early disorder detection and assistive devices. Reached 14 communities and 365 children in 2023, training 10,000 teachers from 2014 to 2023.
                Chalk Roads Mobile School, Caminos de Tiza, Argentina

              • A young woman and a man in a wheelchair share a joyful moment, laughing together. The woman’s expression is warm and encouraging, creating a sense of mutual understanding and friendship. This image highlights the beauty of genuine connections and the inclusivity that brings people together, regardless of physical differences.

                A prestigious arts centre offering individually focused internships, often leading to successful careers

                The Kennedy Center’s RKI program in DC offers arts internships to youth with disabilities. By 2024, 910 alumni excelled in roles like actors, filmmakers, and administrators, with annual intakes of 15-30 interns.
                The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Office of Accessibility and VSA, Rosemary Kennedy Initiative, United States of America

              • Two people are seated at a table, using their smartphones and a laptop while discussing something attentively. Their collaboration reflects digital inclusion and shared learning, emphasizing the importance of accessible technology for communication and education.

                Co-designed accessible disaster database for households with disabilities in rural areas

                Pilot in My Duc (2024) built an accessible digital spatial database mapping 536 households and 58 facilities to record disability types and accessibility. 23 trainees collected 594 data points. Data was integrated into VNDMS for real-time use. Funded by a $14,000 Swiss grant.
                Hanoi Association of People with Disabilities (DP Hanoi), Disability-Inclusive Disaster Data Initiative (DIDDI), Vietnam

              • A group of individuals, some using wheelchairs, pose together in a bright room, representing the spirit of collaboration and inclusion. Their expressions are warm and engaged, symbolizing a workspace where accessibility and equality are prioritized. The scene is respectful of each person's abilities and contributions.

                Comprehensive and effective job-placement model working countrywide

                Fundacja Aktywizacja, a Warsaw NGO, supports persons with disabilities via tailored education and employment services. In 2023, 3,120 benefited, and 1,137 found open-market jobs with employer support.
                Fundacja Aktywizacja, Comprehensive support model for persons with disabilities, Poland

              • Moving children and adults back to their families or community-based homes

                "Community for All" partners with the central government and NGOs to transfer children and adults from institutions back to their families or into community-based homes, and offers services such as education, health care, and social care to support them. From 2015 to 2018, some 2000 people benefitted from programme’s community-based services.
                Keystone Human Services International - Moldova Association, Community for All Moldova, Moldova

              • Children playing soccer.

                Promoting Inclusive Sports in Schools

                Working in close cooperation with the Special Olympics Austria, Inklusion Sport empowers youth and educators to promote social inclusion. Begun in 2004, they offer unified sport events, education and training in the Austrian state of Styria. Each year five physical education (PE) teachers receive training to become official advisers on inclusive sport.
                Basic Initiative for Sports and Inclusion, Austria