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              • Girl sits in a bean bags, while reading on her tablet using Bookshare.

                Accessible eBook library with over 775,000 books in 47 languages

                Benetech’s software platform renders books and other print materials into five accessible digital formats.The organization works with 900 publishers and NGOs. Membership in Bookshare is free for eligible US students, while individuals from the US and other countries pay up to a maximum of USD 50 per year.
                Benetech, Bookshare, United States of America

              • A hand holds a mobile phone showing a website of the E-learing plattfrom for intellectual disability awareness.

                Multilingual training platform for parents and guardians

                ELPIDA is a free, multilingual online course and was launched by a consortium of European organizations. Parents and guardians of people with intellectual disabilities learn the skills needed to better support their children.
                Parents International, ELPIDA (E‐Learning Platform for Intellectual Disability Awareness), Greece

              • Seven children in wheelchair dressed in formal wear and two teen-aged boys standing behind them inside a big hall with floor to ceiling glass windows at day time.

                Easy-to-use method for connecting communities, service providers, and the government

                 

                Citizen, Voice, and Action (CVA) is a World Vision initiative to empower people with disabilities in dialogue with public institutions to improve services such as health care and education at the local level. By 2022 the model had been implemented in more than 50 countries.
                World Vision United States of America, Citizen, Voice, and Action (CVA), Colombia

              • Launching a specialized microfinance bank for women with disabilities

                 

                Equitas helps women with disabilities to establish their own business by providing microfinancing solutions without collateral. To this end, Equitas has founded Equitas Small Finance Bank and provides trainings on developing businesses and finding marketing possibilities. Between 2008 and 2016, more than 14,000 women received microfinance loans.
                Equitas Holdings Limited, India

              • Public-Private-Partnership connecting jobseekers with disabilities to employers

                The aim of the initiative is to build partnerships to connect people with disabilities with meaningful, livelihood-securing jobs. Jobseekers are assisted in their employment goals, while companies are connected with pre-screened, qualified candidates and are provided with support for diversity hiring.
                MOPD NYC - Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities New York, NYC: ATWORK, United States of America

              • The photo shows a young child from the back, engaged in play with colorful toy blocks that resemble little houses. The child is sitting on a patterned blanket that covers the floor, suggesting a safe and comfortable play environment. The presence of toys indicates a nurturing setting that encourages development and learning. The image reflects themes of growth, potential, and the universal aspect of childhood, where play is a common language across cultures, promoting equality and understanding among the youngest members of our global community.

                A case manager coordinating early intervention support from three ministries

                Cooperative for Inclusion (CECD), Portugal: Coordinates inclusive early childhood intervention of three ministries. In 2021, 154 case managers reached almost 80,000 people, enhancing access to early childhood intervention support systems.
                CECD - Cooperative for Inclusion, National System of Early Childhood Intervention (SNIPI), Portugal

              • A person using the email application.

                Making e-mail communication accessible for persons with intellectual disabilities

                Kolumba is an open source software that makes a Gmail account more accessible to persons with intellectual disabilities. Kolumba has three features that can be switched on and off on when needed: A Text and content simplifier (Simplext), a translation tool fort ext and pictrogram (Text2Picto) and a Text-to-speech feature.
                Prodis Foundation, Kolumba software, Spain

              • The project team sit behind a table, which is covered with colorful toys at the Civil Service Excellence Award.

                Supporting inclusion of children with disabilities in mainstream preschools

                AIM is a non-binding standard for early intervention services addressing children with disabilities. In agreement with the parents, pre-schools can apply for seven different measures for implementation: These include mentoring, support equipment, targeted therapy services as well as personnel and financial assistance.
                Irish Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, The Access and Inclusion Model (AIM), Ireland

              • The image shows a diverse group of five individuals in a professional setting, likely a conference or office room. A woman stands at the head of the table, appearing to address or present to four colleagues who are either seated or standing attentively. The group includes individuals of different ethnic backgrounds and genders, promoting themes of equality and inclusion. The background features large windows with a view of a cityscape, suggesting a collaborative environment. The scene subtly emphasizes teamwork, open communication, and diversity in the workplace.

                A replicable inclusive internship model for the civic sector

                AHRC NYC’s PII program creates public-sector opportunities for individuals with disabilities. By 2024, 174 internships led to 45 hires across NYC, state, and federal agencies.
                AHRC New York City and the New York City Department of Social Services Office of Disability Affairs, The Partnership for Inclusive Internships, United States of America

              • A man sits at a desk in an office smiling. He is taking an envelope from a man standing next to the desk, who is smiling back at him.

                Job clubs as employment entry points for people with intellectual disabilities

                To get people with intellectual disabilities into regular jobs, Instituto Jô Clemente uses a model with three key elements: professional guidance (Work Club), employment development, and post-inclusion monitoring. The model has been designed as a low-cost practice and is funded by the participating companies.
                Jo Clemente Institute, Professional Inclusion, Brazil