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              • A woman wearing sunglasses with hands raised up trying to touch a painting on a wall. On the upper right side of the photo, the phrase "Colors in Darkness" written beside the Scripor Alphabet logo.

                Promoting the use of the Scripor alphabet, tactile representations of colour

                The Scripor alphabet, invented in 2018 by the Asociatia Alfabetul Scripor from Romania, is the first universal colour standardization in Braille. Ten colours can be distinguished in light and dark with only two combinations of dots. International promotion of the alphabet is done through manuals and workshops.
                Scripor Alphabet Association, Scripor Alphabet, Romania

              • This is a lively and cheerful group of people gathered around a wooden table outdoors. They appear to be engaged in a communal activity, possibly an educational or social event, as evidenced by the papers and coloring materials on the table. The individuals, a mix of men and women of various ages, are smiling and making playful gestures towards the camera, indicating a positive and inclusive atmosphere. The setting looks to be in a rural or semi-rural area with trees and open land in the background. The image exudes a sense of community, collaboration, and joy.

                Training family groups in remote Amazon villages to use sign language and to replicate it

                Paz y Esperanza, Peru: Offers courses in Peruvian Sign Language and Spanish for families with deaf children in the Amazon region. In 2023, 60 participants, including both children and adults.
                Peace and Hope Diaconal Ministry Association, Peruvian Sign Language for disadvantaged deaf people, Peru

              • Member of Parliament filming video.

                Electoral inclusion campaign for people with intellectual disabilities

                ICanVote is a campaign to support the right of people with intellectual disabilities to participate in elections. It focuses on providing three key components: easy language and dual-read content on political citizenship, online campaign information through web and social media, and multimedia materials in easy read language.
                Inclusion Melbourne, ICanVote, Australia

              • A young man stands behind a food display case. He is wearing gloves and a hairnet and spooning filling onto a flatbread.

                NGO federation training and placing young adults with intellectual disabilities

                 

                The programme addresses the needs of both young jobseekers with intellectual disabilities and employers by offering training and continuous guidance to ensure high retention rates. Inclusion Mauritius also trains its beneficiaries to become self-advocates. From 2018 to 2020, 162 young adults were trained.
                Inclusion Mauritius, Supported Employment, Mauritius

              • Seeds of Wellness participants in communal space.

                Supported Housing for Women with Psychosocial Disabilities and Sexual Trauma

                Three or four women with post-traumatic stress disorder due to sexual abuse share an apartment. A female social worker and rehabilitation counselor, both trained in sexual trauma and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), visit the apartment daily. The service offers personal meetings, group therapy, and peer support.
                ENOSH - The Israeli Mental Health Association, Seeds of Wellness, Israel

              • A woman and a man communicate using sign language in a stylish store. They wear modern attire, with the woman sporting glasses. The setting highlights accessibility in retail spaces and the importance of providing communication options for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community.

                Leading clothing company rolling out an inclusion programme on a global scale

                Inditex in Spain employed 2,041 individuals with disabilities by 2024 through its Inclusion Programme, promoting accessibility across stores, logistics, and offices in 41 countries, focusing on intellectual disabilities.
                Inditex, Inclusion Programme, Spain

              • A total of ten female and male students sit at a round table. One of them is raising his hand. Several women stand behind the chairs. There is a tall class wall in the background.

                Solving social issues to increase job opportunities

                In 2016, IKEA in Russia launched a joint project with the Abilympics movement to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities. By 2020 the employment of people with disabilities in IKEA Russia has increased by 55 per cent, and new business partners have joined the Abilympics.
                Ingka Group (IKEA), Abilympics Project, Russia

              • This graphic shows a Digital Accessibility Maturity Score Card in which different parameters for digital accessiblity, icluding responsability and support, are presented graphically and in writing.

                Digital Accessibility Maturity Scorecard for companies

                Hassell Inclusion, a London-based digital accessibility consultancy, developed the Digital Accessibility Maturity Scorecard in 2020. It enables organizations to assess their digital accessibility performance against nine dimensions based on the principles of the ISO 30071 code.
                Hassell Inclusion Ltd., Scorecard for companies to self-assess their current practices in digital accessibility, United Kingdom

              • A lively crowd participates in an event at the Nalaga'at Theater. Sign language interpreters engage the audience, emphasizing accessibility and communication. The theater promotes inclusivity, with both deaf and hearing participants joining together to support cultural engagement for all abilities.

                Multidisciplinary culture centre operated by a majority of employees with sensory disabilities

                Na Laga’at, a cultural centre in Israel, employs over 100 staff, 70% with sensory disabilities. Its theatre, restaurant, and workshops have hosted 1M+ visitors since 2007, promoting vocational training.
                The Na Laga’at Center, The Na Laga’at Center, Israel

              • 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