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              • A person's right hand placed on top of the left hand with red bracelet in front of a laptop. On the laptop screen is a bearded man seated with background "SERVEL" printed his thumb pointing up on the screen.

                Sign language video support for the electoral participation of people with hearing disabilities

                In 2021 the National Electoral Service SERVEL, which is responsible for conducting elections and voting in Chile, introduced a permanent video interpretation service in Chilean sign language on its website to support voter participation by people with hearing disabilities. In the same year 340 people used this service.
                SERVEL - Electoral Service of Chile, The Sign Language Video Interpretation Service of SERVEL, Chile

              • Vocational training and meaningful jobs for persons who are blind or visually impaired

                The Nhat Hong Centre for the Blind and Visually Impaired trains its students so as to enable them to join the open labour force as well as the supported labour markets in Ho Chi Minh City. The programme creates a personalized career plan that is not only tailored to the job search, but also to personal interests and skills.
                Nhat Hong Center for The Blind and Visually Impaired, Career Training Programme, Vietnam

              • Employment in the open labour market for persons with Down syndrome

                The Down Syndrome Association is a charity organization dedicated to change the public perception of persons with Down syndrome and to create an equal opportunity atmosphere. From 2014 to 2016, the Job Coaching Supported Employment programme provided employment opportunities for 30 persons with Down syndrome.
                Down Syndrome Association, Job Coaching Supported Employment programme, Turkey

              • A person on the wheelchair looking for indicators on a map with two other people.

                Sharing the accessibility information of points of interest using apps and crowd sourcing

                In 2016 Mirairo launched a smartphone application with a screen reader function for collecting and sharing information on the accessibility of points of interest for persons with diverse needs including persons with disabilities, older persons, and tourists. In less than a year some 67,000 locations were uploaded.
                Mirairo Inc., Bmaps app, Japan

              • Two people on wheelchairs in front of an elevator that has a picture of person with a wheelchair stuck on the doors saying

                Trip Advisor-style accessibility mapping of venues, transport and festivals

                Mobility Mojo lists the accessibility of points of interest, events, and transportation for persons with mobility, visual, and hearing impairments in Ireland. Site and app include a mixture of self-uploaded information from establishments and from user reviews. By 2017 over 600 business and over 1000 services were listed.
                Mobility Mojo LLC, Ireland

              • A person with hearing impairments using the Pedius application to ask for help from the road assistance.

                Mobile application allowing deaf people to make phone calls without an interpreter

                Users type or speak their message into their device and Pedius sends it to the contact they choose, using either the user’s own voice or an automated voice through speech synthesis. In real-time, users read the written translation of the recipient’s answer through Pedius’s voice recognition software on the display of their device.
                Pedius, Italy

              • Making schools accessible for children with physical disabilities in Afghanistan

                The project addresses the need for accessible school buildings for children with disabilities by developing inclusive educational environments with accessible ramps, handrails, washing rooms, and drinking water installations. As a result, from 2013 to 2016 more than 3,000 children with disabilities were able to access education.
                Accessibility Organization for Afghan Disabled AOAD, Afghanistan

              • Young students who appears to have psychosocial disabilities stare an image of a park with ferris wheel beamed on the wall. A teacher is standing at the side of the room observing the students.

                Children with disabilities learning with interactive wall and floor projections

                 

                Digital Dream is a Singapore-based social enterprise that began offering creative digital solutions for the education of children with disabilities in 2018. The iCUBE uses projections on walls and floors to create immersive and interactive environments that allow children to learn real-world situations safely.
                Digital Dream, Digital Dream, Singapore

              • Using gamification and mass events to train young people with disabilities in IT skills

                ITeachMe Competence Development Centre, Kazakhstan: Aims to empower socially vulnerable persons with disabilities. From 2019-2023, established partnerships with 100+ enterprises, with over 90% of graduates gaining employment.
                ITeachMe Competence Development Centre, ITeachMe, Kazakhstan

              • This image features a group of young children sitting in wooden chairs, most likely in a classroom or daycare setting. They are wearing matching white t-shirts with a colorful design, and their expressions range from curious to joyful. Some children are looking towards the camera, while others are engaged with their surroundings. In the background stands a man, arms crossed, observing the children—possibly a teacher or caretaker. The room has a cheerful ambiance with decorations on the walls, and there's a table with various items, suggesting an environment for play and learning. The scene embodies themes of community, nurturing, and the innocence of childhood.

                Two programmes that enable young children with Down syndrome to attend mainstream schools

                KDSP, Pakistan: Created Early Preschool Experience and Inclusive Education Programs in 2017 for children with Down syndrome. By 2022, the number of children supported in mainstream school had risen to 69.
                KDSP - Karachi Down Syndrome Program, Education for Individuals with Down syndrome, Pakistan