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• A new approach to labour inclusion

  To increase social inclusion POETA ("Partnership in Opportunities for Employment through Technology in the Americas") operates accessible centers to train people with disabilities in technology and vocational skills. In 2012, more than 1,500 allied companies also participated in awareness campaigns and activities.
  Trust for the Americas, A new approach to labour inclusion, Guatemala

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  Growing social business in IT-remarketing with a high rate of inclusive employment

  AfB is Europe’s first non-profit IT company, founded in Germany. AfB specializes in refurbishing and recycling IT hardware. The organization creates jobs for people with a range of disabilities in all areas of the company and offers competitive wages. As of 2019, AfB employed 200 people with disabilities.
  AfB social & green IT, AfB, Germany

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  Museum accessibility for visitors with intellectual disability

  The project aims to increase knowledge of those working in museums about accessibilities for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Training and support are provided in order to adapt or create accessible installations. Since the initial phase ended, AKIM has continued to train staff in other leisure organizations.
  AKIM Israel - The National Organization for People with Intellectual Disabilities and their Families, Making museums and sites of leisure cognitively accessible, Israel

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  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

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  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

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  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

• Stimulation kit and training for caregivers

  The Ndinogona Stimulation Kit provides caregivers with tools, resources, and training to play with and stimulate children with disabilities, allowing them to participate in everyday activities. The kit includes four-colour-coded bags containing all the needed toys and assistive devices for facilitating participation. A manual illustrates over 100 activities and songs.
  Uhambo Foundation, South Africa

• The 'Accessibility Guide' illustrates low or no-cost solutions for companies to allow persons with disabilities accessibility and employment. It creates inclusive employment policies and promotes inclusive businesses.

  The guide offers low to no-cost solutions that give persons with disabilities barrier-free access to the workplace. To generate effective and affordable solutions, employers are trained to interact with the surrounding community and with the persons with disabilities to define and build the accessibility solutions together.
  Trust for the Americas, Collected ideas for access to the workplace, Mexico

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  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

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  Early-learning technology for children who are blind or visually impaired

  Ballyland is a range of gamified educational software programmes and apps. These support children who are blind or visually impaired to acquire foundational technology skills that enable them to use computers and mobile devices and to practice orientation, spatial awareness, memory, and listening comprehension.
  Sonokids Australia, Ballyland educational apps, Australia