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              • A man pushes another man in a wheel chair to a barrier during a accessibility training.

                Teaching architects and students to use Universal Design principles

                The Center for Universal Design focuses on bringing Universal Design and accessibility into architectural education. People with disabilities are involved as core team members in formulating the curricula and creating course content. They are also invited as user experts and for conducting the training programmes.
                BNCA - Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College for Architecture For Women, Universal Design Center, Opening Minds to Universal Design , India

              • A father and his daughter are looking at information material at a information stall.

                Free online platform supporting families of children with intellectual disabilities

                The Nayi Disha Resource Centre offers a free online platform for families with children with developmental disabilities. Building on this, the NGO has developed a program to support caregivers with limited digital literacy by using resources such as WhatsApp as well as workshops, support groups or family events.
                Nayi Disha Resource Centre, Online platform for empowering parents of children with intellectual disabilities, India

              • A group of Indian children in different ages appearing to have different motor disabilities assisted by crutches and wheelchairs are in the playground in front of the Sangamam School for Special Children building.

                Providing assistive technology for children in rural Asia

                In 2020, Amar Seva Sangam of India launched the ‘Paediatric Assistive Technology Provision’ programme with a focus on children in rural areas, including a training programme for rehabilitators and financial support. It is expected that by the end of 2022 close to 1,000 assistive devices will be provided to users.
                Amar Seva Sangam, Paediatric Assistive Technology Provision Programme, India

              • Seven women wearing Sari and Hidschab seated on a bench leaning on a wall blowing balloons while another woman also wearing Sari and Hidschab is standing on the right side of the group.

                Community-based support services to persons with psychosocial disabilities

                ‘Seher Urban Community Mental Health and Inclusion’ (UCMHI) is a programme of the Indian Bapu Trust designed to promote independent living for people with psychosocial disabilities residing in urban slum settlements. In 2022 the model has been implemented in additional Indian states.
                BAPU TRUST FOR RESEARCH ON MIND AND DISCOURSE, Bapu Trust For Research on Mind & Discourse, India

              • A man wearing a below-knee prosthetic. A boy wearing a below-knee prosthetic.

                Providing free adaptations and prosthetics for amputees and persons with mobility issues

                Jaipur Foot Organization provides free prosthetic devices and applications. In 1975, there were 59 prosthetic devices, today about 60,000 people annually receive specially designed prosthetic devices, wheelchairs etc. and even financial support. This is mainly in rural areas of India and in 27 other countries.
                Jaipur Foot Organization (BMVSS), BMVSS, India

              • A small boy is standing in the center of three differently colored see through glass ovals, that are part of an accessbile playground, with a large tree in the background.

                Design studio that produces playgrounds for all children and all senses

                Gudgudee is a product and space design studio based in Thane, India, that designs and builds inclusive playgrounds for children with disabilities while also providing a range of indoor and outdoor playground products. The concept includes play elements such as large drums but also maintenance of executed playgrounds.
                Gudgudee, Inclusive play areas for children, India

              • A group of young men in a classroom setting, attentively listening and dressed in matching blue shirts with "Pankh" on them. Their expressions convey engagement and curiosity, representing an inclusive educational environment that encourages learning and skill development, fostering opportunities for all.

                A large scale programme for training and placing persons with disabilities in the retail and allied sectors

                TRRAIN's Pankh program in India trained 30,500 persons with disabilities by 2024, leading to 22,763 employments. It empowers retail employees and creates inclusive workplaces nationwide.
                Trust for Retailers & Retail Associates of India (TRRAIN), TRRAIN Pankh – Wings of Destiny programme, India

              • A woman, likely from South Asia, is shown on a wheelchair-accessible motorcycle, conveying freedom and empowerment. Her bright orange shirt and helmet suggest safety and preparedness. This image promotes mobility and independence for people with disabilities, highlighting adaptive technology's impact on inclusivity.

                Enabling people with disabilities to work as delivery drivers by adapting their wheelchairs

                NeoMotion in India launched Livelihood on Wheels in 2022, enabling 300+ delivery partners with disabilities with specialized mobility tools. By 2024, 5,000 users accessed its products.
                NeoMotion Assistive Solutions Private Limited, Livelihood on wheels, India

              • A group of 11 people in front of a café serving counter. Two people at the front of the group are in wheelchairs, the rest are standing and all are smiling towards the camera and waving.

                Fast-growing café chain with a majority of employees with disabilities

                Since 2017, Mitti Café has been providing hospitality training and employment opportunities in accessible cafés established on the premises of educational institutions or private-sector companies. As of 2020 there are 12 Mitti Cafés, which are managed and staffed entirely by adults with disabilities.
                Mitti Cafe, MITTI Café, India

              • A young person with dark glasses is typing on a keyboard in front of him. He seems to be very concentrated.

                Accessible online library provided for free as a corporate social initiative

                Sugamya Pustakalaya is an online accessible library for people with visual impairment or printing disabilities. It also supports libraries and publishers who wish to digitize their content into accessible formats. The library includes content in 17 languages and has 32,346 registered users in 2020.
                Tata Consultancy Services, Sugamaya Pustakalaya (Online Accessible Library) by TCS Access Infinity, India