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              • A person in the studio creating audio recordings of children books.

                International online audio-book library in Arabic language

                The International Accessible Library is a free online resource containing a wide range of literature and educational materials in audio format. The library contains over 4,500 professionally recorded audio books in Arabic that can be accessed by persons with visual and print disabilities worldwide, and it receives over 200,000 visits per month.
                AlManarah Association for Persons with Disabilities, Israel

              • This is a classroom setting with a diverse group of students wearing blue school uniforms, attentively participating in a lesson. A teacher stands at the front, gesturing as part of the instruction, demonstrating an active learning environment. The whiteboard behind the teacher is filled with written educational material, suggesting the subject might involve language learning. The room is well-lit with natural light, creating a positive and engaging atmosphere. The students are engaged in the learning process, with one student pointing towards the board, indicating participation and interaction. The scene reflects an inclusive educational environment where learning and student engagement are prioritized.

                A school educating a majority of deaf students with a minority of hearing students

                Fundación ICAL, Colombia: Runs a specialized school using the Inverse Inclusion model. Majority of students with disabilities learn alongside a minority of hearing students. By 2023, more than 170 students aged 3 to 25 years were enrolled.
                Fundación ICAL, Inverse Inclusion, Colombia

              • An AI-based smartphone app translating conversations into text messages in real time

                Nagish, New York: Developed an AI-driven app for deaf or hard-of-hearing users, converting audio to text and vice versa. Free, with corporate partnerships. Over 20,000 users in the U.S., Canada, and Israel in 2023.
                nagish, Nagish App, United States of America

              • Two women wearing medical masks hanging clothes on the clothes rack in a well-lit room with floor to ceiling glass window. A dog sitting under the table behind the women.

                People-centred housing services for persons with psychosocial disabilities

                Founded by Support-Girona from Spain in 2018, the Housing Commission supports people with psychosocial disabilities to access housing. A person-centred methodology ensures that they can decide for themselves where and how they want to live. By 2022 more than 50 people have found housing in this way.
                Support Girona, Top House Housing Commission, Spain

              • Harmonization of ICT standards across the Atlantic

                In 2004 the international standards cooperation was initiated to create a framework for developing a wide range of applications that will make ICT products and services more accessible in both continents. Moreover, it facilitates trade between these regions. By 2017, 90% of all standards have been harmonized.
                United States Access Board, United States – European Union – U.S. Access Board & European Commission – International e-Accessibility Standards, United States of America

              • A man using the accessibility tools whilst reading a document online.

                Minimum standards of websites and mobile applications by the public sector in all 28 EU-countries

                The Directive (EU) 2016/2102 requires public sector bodies of all 28 EU member states to make public-sector websites and mobile applications accessible by 2021. Accessibility must be covered for all user groups and and must meet four principles: Perceivability, operability, understandability, robustness.
                European Parliament (Parent Organization), European Union – Directive on the accessibility of the websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies, Belgium

              • A diverse group of individuals, both men and women, gather on stage with a backdrop that reads “iSchool Africa Deaf Developers.” They proudly gesture in sign language, signifying unity and pride in their achievements. This image underscores the celebration of educational accomplishments among the Deaf community and emphasizes equal opportunities in technology.

                Eight-month vocational training programme for young deaf people to become Apple software developers

                iSchoolAfrica in South Africa started Deaf Developers in 2022, training youth in iOS development. By 2024, 7 of 8 graduates were employed, some teaching coding to deaf students.
                iSchoolAfrica Education Trust, Deaf Developers Programme, South Africa

              • A group of 6 young male students dressed in white thobes sit in a classroom and test out braille notetakers positioned on a brown table in front of them while a teacher is standing beside.

                Comprehensive programme to make a university accessible for all students

                The Higher Education for All programme was introduced in 2014 at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to provide equal access to higher education for people with disabilities. Measures include adaptations to the built environment, curriculums, books, and the admissions process. In 2020 the University had 1,078 students with disabilities.
                King Abdulaziz University, Higher Education for All , Saudi Arabia

              • This image shows two individuals, likely in a home setting. The person in the foreground appears to be a child with some form of physical disability, as they have supportive braces on their limbs. The other individual, possibly a caregiver or family member, is embracing the child with a warm, affectionate smile. The setting is cozy and domestic, with decorative items like potted plants and a wooden cabinet in the background. The interaction between the two suggests a narrative of care, support, and love, reflecting themes of assistance and the importance of providing a nurturing environment for all individuals, regardless of their abilities.

                Indian start-up company offering paid early childhood intervention as in-house services

                LoveForLife Rehabilitation Services (LFL Care), India: Offers personalized parent-child counselling and early intervention services. In 2022–2023, served over 500 children, mostly aged 0 to 6 years, with various therapies and educational support.
                LoveforLife (Suhem) Rehabilitation Services (LFL), LFL Care, India

              • Student who mostly appear to have physical disability sitting in a classroom. In front of the room is a woman standing with her laptop and a big screen with the word "Copywriting".

                Jobs in digital marketing and social media for people with physical disabilities

                In 2021, Brand Solution from North Macedonia launched ‘Best Online Assistant’, an IT platform that offers courses in digital marketing and social media and places job seekers with disabilities in this field. By 2022, 40 people had attended courses, 10 companies were partners, and Brand Solution had expanded to Bulgaria.
                Brand Solution LLC, Best Online Assistant, North Macedonia