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              • 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

              • An Airport Rehearsal Programme for People with Disabilities, Families and Staff

                Wings for Autism allows people with autism and with intellectual disabilities, as well as their families, to practice all the steps involved in travelling by plane, and to do so in a safe environment. From 2014 to 2018, Wings for Autism has trained approximately 13,500 people, family members, as well as airport and airline personnel.
                The Arc of the United States, Wings for Autism, United States of America

              • A man is acting in the theater stage with two persons fully covered with blue and purple stretchable fabric while two other men watching from a distance.

                Theatre arts programme for youth with disabilities

                ‘Access to Theatre’ is a free inclusive arts programme designed to help young people develop artistic and communication skills. Developed in 1994 by Partners for Youth with Disabilities (PYD) in the United States, the four-week programme has about 65 participants each year.
                Partners for Youth with Disabilities, Access to Theatre, United States of America

              • This image captures a group of individuals gathered outdoors, likely for a social or community event. In the foreground, a woman holding papers is speaking to a man who is also holding a document, while a young girl stands beside them looking at a piece of paper, possibly an award or certificate. The audience, consisting of adults and children, appears attentive and cheerful. The setting includes wooden benches and lantern-style lights, suggesting a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The event seems to foster a sense of community and recognition, aligning with values of support and acknowledgment of individuals' efforts or achievements.

                Special support for deaf and hard of hearing refugees in sign language, life skills, and job application

                Hospital St. John of God Linz, Austria: Supported Ukrainian refugees with hearing impairments in 2022 and 2023 with mental health and language courses. Partnered with the regional Federation of the Deaf.
                Convent Hospital Barmherzige Brueder Linz, Support for deaf Ukrainian refugees, Austria

              • Steven and his mentor, Paul, in the break room at Alberta Gas © Ready, Willing and Able Initiative Brian and colleagues sharing a story in the kitchen at Liberty-Grand © Ready, Willing and Able Initiative

                Creating employer demand for inclusive hiring

                 

                By taking a demand rather than a supply focus, the initiative enters into a direct dialogue with employers, informing them why persons with intellectual disabilities make excellent employees and can fill regularly occurring vacancies. Begun in 2014 1,159 employment opportunities were secured by September 2016.
                Canadian Department of Employment and Social Development, Ready, Willing and Able Initiative (RWA) of 2014-2017
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)/Service Canada, Canadian Association for Community Living (CACL) and Canadian Autism Spectrum Disorders Alliance (CASDA), Canada, Canada

              • A young woman with dark hair and glasses stands in a supermarket in front of refrigerated shelves of fruit. She is wearing a yellow shirt and holding a bag of red grapes. She is smiling at the camera.

                National and cross-sector coordination to promote inclusive employment

                The project supports companies to employ people with disabilities through training and the creation of technical guidelines for workplace inclusion. Between 2009 and 2020 the project has provided consultancy to 220 companies and supported 700 people with disabilities into employment.
                Productivity Pact Program, Programa Pacto de Productividad, Colombia

              • A man and a woman sit at a table at the front of a classroom, facing the classroom next to a FUWAVITA poster. Ten young people are sitting in the classroom looking towards the front.

                Entrepreneurship training programme for women with disabilities

                FUWAVITA was founded in 2018 by Aneth Geranda Isaya, the first deaf person to graduate from university in Tanzania. Aneth teaches women with disabilities to produce handicrafts and food that they can sell. By 2020, 500 women had successfully completed the economic generation training.
                FUWAVITA - Tanzania Joy Women Entrepreneurship for the Deaf, FUWAVITA, Tanzania

              • This image depicts a therapy session where a healthcare professional, a woman, is assisting a young child. The child is lying on a therapy mat with a blue exercise ball placed between their legs, which the therapist is holding. The environment suggests a pediatric therapy clinic, evidenced by the toys, therapy equipment, and child-friendly decorations around the room. The therapist is focused on the child, indicative of a caring and supportive interaction aimed at aiding the child's development or rehabilitation. The scene embodies themes of assistance, care, and the nurturing of growth and improvement, all within a setting designed to be welcoming and engaging for children.

                Emergency early childhood intervention supporting over 12,000 Ukrainian refugees

                EASPD's Emergency Support for Ukrainian Refugees: Develops new models for transnational cooperation and resources for children affected by war. Created a large database of tools and materials adaptable to other regions.
                EASPD - European Association of Service Providers for Persons with Disabilities, Joint Emergency Early Childhood Development Support for Ukrainian Refugees, Bulgaria

              • A group of African individuals, seated in a circle outdoors, appears engaged in a communal activity. Their attire reflects vibrant, traditional patterns. This image embodies community spirit, emphasizing cultural unity, learning, and knowledge-sharing among diverse age groups.

                A microfinance model built by persons with disabilities in rural sub-Saharan Africa

                NUDOR's Save and Invest in Rwanda established 750 Savings Groups by 2024, with 22,500 members with disabilities starting microenterprises. The program plans to expand across provinces.
                National Union of Disability Organisations in Rwanda (NUDOR), Save and Invest for Your Bright Future, Rwanda

              • A woman with Down syndrome proudly holds a tray, dressed in a professional uniform. She works as a server, promoting inclusive employment practices and demonstrating the dignity and joy of meaningful work for individuals with disabilities. The "valueable" logo highlights commitment to providing opportunities and empowerment.

                A brand certifying inclusive employers in the hospitality sector

                Valueable, founded in Italy in 2014, promotes employment for people with intellectual disabilities in hospitality. By 2024, it spanned 8 countries and facilitated 350+ placements with inclusive employers.
                Italian Association of People with Down Syndrome (AIPD), Valueable Handing Opportunities, Italy