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  Upskilling and matching academy to gain employment for the blind and visually impaired

  Blind Institute of Technology’s IT program in the U.S. trained 251 professionals with disabilities by 2023, helping them secure high-paying jobs in tech with accessible tools.
  Blind Institute of Technology, BIT Academy, United States of America

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  AI glasses for persons with visual impairments developed by technology leaders

  Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses are hands-free, voice-controlled smart glasses that provide visual assistance via built-in AI and the Be My Eyes volunteer network. They help with wayfinding, object and label recognition, work without a phone, cost $299 and saw wide adoption since 2023.
  Meta, Ray Ban Meta AI glasses, United States of America

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  Making employment more inclusive through a country-wide movement of short-time work

  SoftBank Corp in Japan launched a short-time work initiative from 2021-2023, increasing participating organizations from 121 to 170. It supports diverse work styles for people with disabilities.
  SoftBank Corp., Short-time Work programme, Japan

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  A school educating a majority of deaf students with a minority of hearing students

  Fundación ICAL, Colombia: Runs a specialized school using the Inverse Inclusion model. Majority of students with disabilities learn alongside a minority of hearing students. By 2023, more than 170 students aged 3 to 25 years were enrolled.
  Fundación ICAL, Inverse Inclusion, Colombia

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  Accessible education systems with audio and tactile inclusive materials

  Bergama Belediyesi Rahmi Yeşilsoy Engelliler Merkezi, Turkey: Produces tactile educational materials for visually impaired children. Materials used by 3,000 students and teachers in Turkey, and over 2,600 in Africa and Pakistan.
  Bergama Municipality Rahmi Yesilsoy Disabled Centre, Accessible Education Systems, Turkey

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  A large NGO prioritizing purchases from entrepreneurs with disabilities

  World Vision Zambia connects entrepreneurs with disabilities to supply chains. By 2024, registered suppliers rose from 12 to 30, delivering goods like food and cleaning supplies via WhatsApp-based coordination.
  World Vision Zambia, Registration programme for disability-owned suppliers, Zambia

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  A museum creating employment opportunities for people with various disabilities

  Dialogue Japan trains persons with disabilities and elderly guides for inclusive museum programs. From 2020-2023, 94 individuals were employed in diverse entertainment initiatives.
  Dialogue Japan Society, Dialogue Diversity Museum, Japan

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  Enhancing smartphone and tablet accessibility for individuals with visual impairments

  Hable One B.V., Netherlands: Developed a device enhancing smartphone accessibility for visually impaired. Compatible with iOS and Android, supports multiple languages. Gained 2,500 active users between 2022 and 2023.
  Hable One B.V., Hable One, Netherlands

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  Early stimulation programme for children with Down Syndrome in an academic setting

  Centro UC Síndrome de Down, Chile: Offers a Developmental Stimulation Programme for children aged 0–6 with Down Syndrome, focusing on personal, cognitive, emotional, and interpersonal skills. Expanded from 15 children in 2017 to 48 in 2023.
  UC Down Syndrome Center, Programa de Estimulación Integral del Desarrollo (PEID) , Chile

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  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