Search Results

Search

Filter results

Advanced Filters

Advanced filters:

Defined Target Group

Selection:

    Disabilites - Washington Group Criteria

    Selection:

      Age group of beneficiaries/users

      Selection:

        General characteristics TM

        Selection:

          Country of Implementation

          Selection:

            Region of Implementation

            Selection:

              Your search returned 429 Solutions

              • A tour guide in front of many Renaissance paintings gives a tour to visiters, who are sitting or standing in a big exibition room of the Staatlichen Museum Schwerin.

                Training people with disabilities to be museum guides

                Capito Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, together with the Staatliches Museum Schwerin, has developed a course that trains people with disabilities as art mediators. The course not only teaches art history, but also skills in dealing in dealing and communicating with different visitors or in handling difficult situations.
                capito Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, New Ways to Art, Germany

              • A young woman with dark hair and wearing white overalls is at a workstation in a workshop. She is handling a metal casing and a drill is attached to the workspace in front of her.

                Online job recruitment platform for people with disabilities

                The online platform includes a behavioural profile and e-learning courses. An algorithm matches candidates to suitable jobs based on geolocation, education, salary requirements, expertise, and behavioural profile. Between 2015 and 2020 over 7,000 people with disabilities have thus found a job.
                Egalite, Egalite Inclusion & Diversity, Brazil

              • 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 “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

              • Children and young people in warm jackets explore nature closely on a rainy day, guided by caring adults. Their curiosity and teamwork reflect the importance of accessibility in outdoor education—where every child can participate, learn, and connect with the world.

                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

              • This image shows a young child engrossed in using a tablet. The child is sitting on the floor with a focus that suggests engagement with the content on the screen. The tablet is encased in a protective pink cover, indicating that it may be specially designed for use by children. The child appears to be casually dressed in a comfortable environment, possibly at home, which suggests a sense of security and the opportunity to learn and explore digitally. The picture subtly emphasizes the importance of access to technology for all ages and the role it plays in education and development.

                A start-up app that reaches more than 1.3 million sign language learners worldwide

                Lingvano, Austrian Start-Up: Mobile app for learning sign languages. Offers courses in American, Austrian, and British Sign Language. From 2018 to 2023, reached over 1.3 million users globally.
                Lingvano, Lingvano App, Austria

              • 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