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              • A man stands smiling with people sitting around him and signing. He is touching the hand of a woman sitting next to him to correct a sign she is making.

                Young people trained as Disability Inclusion Facilitators to motivate employers

                The Make 12.4% Work initiative is led by young people with disabilities who are trained and certified as Disability Inclusion Facilitators. They train member organizations to become more inclusive. From 2018 to 2020, 124 organizations have become members and 5,700 people have benefited.
                Light for the World Austria, Make 12.4% Work-Initiative, Uganda

              • The image shows a group of individuals, likely young students, with their hands joined together in the center of a circle, symbolizing unity and teamwork. They are wearing jerseys with a logo that includes "Team 6301" and "Colombia," suggesting they may be part of a team from Colombia. The variety of skin tones and the cooperative spirit reflect themes of diversity, equality, and solidarity. The act of joining hands is a universal gesture of commitment and support, embodying the values of assistance and justice within a community or team setting.

                LEGO® robotics workshops improve team work and self-confidence of children with disabilities

                Fundación Biosbot Robótica, Colombia: Focuses on inclusive education for children with Asperger’s, autism, and bullying victims using LEGO Robotics Kits. Since 2019, assisted over 150 children and 300 families, participating in national and international competitions.
                Biosbot Robotica Foundation, Team Biosbot, Colombia

              • This image shows a bright and inviting library space with individuals engaged in various activities. In the foreground, a person in a motorized wheelchair is interacting with a standing person, suggesting an atmosphere of inclusivity and assistance. In the background, two individuals are playing chess at a table, while another person walks by, blurred by motion, adding a dynamic feel to the scene. The library shelves are well-stocked, indicating a place of learning and resourcefulness. The environment promotes equality and tolerance, as people of different abilities and interests share the space harmoniously.

                A high school prioritizing the admission of students with disabilities

                Schulzentrum Ungargasse (SZU), Austria: A technical high school prioritizing students with physical and sensory disabilities. In 2023, had 1,200 students, 30% with disabilities. Partners with Model United Nations, UNESCO, and European Youth Parliament.
                School Center Ungargasse, Reverse Integration Policy, Austria

              • Persuading employers that inclusive employment can support their business case

                DRPI AWARE is a joint project between York University and disability organisations that work with employers to recognise the skills of disabled workers rather than focusing on their disabilities and limitations. Between 2013 and 2016, DRPI AWARE has successfully placed 163 people in employment in the open labour market.
                York University Canada, Disability Rights Promotion International - Asian Workplace approach that respects equality (DRPI AWARE), India

              • The image shows a joyful group of nine individuals posing together for a photo. Two individuals are using wheelchairs, which signifies the inclusion of people with disabilities. The group is diverse in terms of gender and possibly cultural backgrounds, reflecting a spirit of equality and tolerance. Behind them, a banner with vibrant colors and the words "Renkli Kampus" suggests a context of community, possibly related to an educational or social initiative that promotes diversity and inclusion. The smiles and positive body language of the individuals convey a message of camaraderie and support for one another.

                Training students to become leaders and innovators in accessibility and inclusion

                Değiştiren Adımlar Derneği (DADER), Turkey: Runs Campus of Colours, a programme for high school and university students to develop socially responsible leaders. From 2015 to 2023, involved students, 35% with disabilities, with projects winning awards.
                Değiştiren Adımlar Derneği, Campus of Colours, Turkey

              • A total of ten female and male students sit at a round table. One of them is raising his hand. Several women stand behind the chairs. There is a tall class wall in the background.

                Solving social issues to increase job opportunities

                In 2016, IKEA in Russia launched a joint project with the Abilympics movement to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities. By 2020 the employment of people with disabilities in IKEA Russia has increased by 55 per cent, and new business partners have joined the Abilympics.
                Ingka Group (IKEA), Abilympics Project, Russia

              • A project participant is looking at the computer screen and taking one of the courses.

                Free online training for professionals on applying accessibility guidelines

                The free online training teaches professionals and future professionals how to apply accessibility guidelines and technology within each of the professions. The courses also cover the legal implications of a lack of accessibility, and the economic and social importance of accessible technology.
                ONCE Foundation, Open and Accessible Universal Design Training Courses, Spain

              • Five actors in headlamp are using sign language on stage.

                Person-centred support model for university students

                Through the UNESCO Chair project students with different impairments manage their own learning process and support needs. They can draw on a variety of resources, including a peer support programme. For teachers and families the chair offers workshops on person-centred educational planning.
                Salesian Polytechnic University, UNESCO Chair on Support Technologies for Educational Inclusion, Ecuador

              • A young man stands behind a food display case. He is wearing gloves and a hairnet and spooning filling onto a flatbread.

                NGO federation training and placing young adults with intellectual disabilities

                 

                The programme addresses the needs of both young jobseekers with intellectual disabilities and employers by offering training and continuous guidance to ensure high retention rates. Inclusion Mauritius also trains its beneficiaries to become self-advocates. From 2018 to 2020, 162 young adults were trained.
                Inclusion Mauritius, Supported Employment, Mauritius

              • A scene in a public square in Africa, with two men and one woman steady one women who is unconscious or has fallen. All have serene facial expressions, one of the man is talking intensily to a crowd of people observing and taking pictures.

                Forum theatre alleviates war trauma and creates an inclusive stage and art experience

                Northern Uganda Hip Hop Culture's forum theatre addresses the challenges faced by people with disabilities, such as land grabs, denial of rights, and divorce. It uses audience interaction to explore solutions together, and can be easily adapted to different types of issues.
                Northern Uganda Hip Hop Culture, The Forum Theatre, Uganda