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Disability-inclusive approach to bring families out of extreme poverty
Since 2018 the project supports households in the cities of Kurigram and Chattogram. Participants receive rehabilitation services, including occupational therapy and counselling, and receive cash transfers to meet their basic needs. As of 2020, 1,447 households are being supported.
Humanity & Inclusion France, Disability Inclusive Poverty Graduation , Bangladesh -
Strengthening the independent living movement through training and free legal advice
The PROPEDIF programme is made up of three services: Promotion of Rights, Orientation and Judicial Assistance, and the Honduran Independent Living Movement (MOVIH). By the end of 2018, 192 people with disabilities will have received rights training, attended camps on independent living, and have received legal guidance.
PREPACE - Cerebral Palsy Rehabilitation Program, PROPEDIF, Honduras -
App with hands-on information on rehabilitation to fieldworkers in low-income countries
RehApp is a free app that supports fieldworkers in low-income countries to provide effective rehabilitation services to people with disabilities. The app provides specialist information and options for interventions developed by more than 70 disability experts. In 2020 there were 200 users.
Enablement B.V., RehApp, Netherlands -
ICT solution for people with reduced mobility to use public transport
"App&Town Compagnon" is an app that allows people with reduced mobility to use public transport autonomously. The app was developed by Mass Factory Urban Accessible Mobility from Barcelona, Spain, and includes route planning, personalized guidance and assistance.
Mass Factory Urban Accessible Mobility, S.L., App&Town Compagnon, Spain -
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 -
Creating accessible water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities for disadvantaged groups
WASH, an accessible water, sanitation and hygiene programme, has been implemented by World Vision in Iraq since 2016 with two local DPO partners. These identify needs, plan and manage construction and reconstruction work, and carry out information activities for the population.
World Vision, Accessible WASH for an Accessible Society, Iraq -
Hand-operated sewing machine for wheelchair users in the garment industry
The HOKO industrial sewing machine replaces the foot pedal with hand controls and adds height adjustability and ergonomic features. Co-designed with people with disabilities and assembled in Addis Ababa, it costs ~10–15% less. Pilots trained 156+ people; over 70% gained work.
HOKO Innovation for Disability Empowerment and Development, HOKO Accessible Industrial Sewing Machine, Ethiopia -
Local 3D production of high-quality, low-cost prosthetics in low-income countries
Ugani Prosthetics, Belgium: Develops affordable prosthetics for low-income countries using 3D printers and smartphones. Trained technicians and established workshops, helping over 100 patients in five countries from 2021 to 2023.
Ugani Prosthetics, Ugani Prosthetics, Kenya -
An app and a movement to combat gender-based violence against women with disabilities
CIDIP's App Morada, Mexico: Prevents gender-based violence with a video call-hotline for women with disabilities. Since 2020, used by 25,000 women, leading to a nationwide Purple App Movement.
Interdisciplinary Center on Rights, Childhood and Parentality, App Morada , Mexico -
Web-browser extension for looking up explanations in sign language
Elix Dictionary was developed by the French NGO Signes de Sens. It is a bilingual video dictionary in French Sign Language. With free extension for web browsers, Elix Bubble users can access Elix Dictionary by right-clicking on a word without leaving the website.
Signes de sens, La Bulle Elix, France