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              • A facility with two ramps at the entrance

                Effectively creating accessible buildings in rural, less developed areas

                In 2011 the Uva Provincial Council developed a policy to achieve universal inclusion in this district by 2018. The policy is addressing the gaps in accessibility to the built environment as well as targeting the inclusion of persons with disabilities and older persons in a holistic manner and in a way that is feasible within a rural setting.
                Uva Provincial Council, Sri Lanka – Uva Provincial Council, Moneragala – Age Friendly & Disabled Friendly City, Sri Lanka

              • Complete refurbishment as an opportunity for an inclusive Parliament building

                The Inclusive Parliament refurbished Austria’s 19th-century Parliament for equitable access: enlarged visitor centre, lifts, accessible toilets, tactile guidance, Braille, induction loops, plain- and sign-language and tactile tours, and accessible online debates; reopened 2023.
                Austrian Parliament, Inclusive Parliament, Austria

              • A hand gently explores a tactile architectural model, part of an accessible exhibit designed for inclusive learning. The display includes braille text, symbolizing equal access to culture and knowledge for people with visual impairments.

                A museum´s multisensory approach to its exhibitions

                Wien Museum’s redevelopment integrated accessibility from the start through a four-year co-creation with disability organisations. It features 50+ tactile and interactive stations, Austria’s first Changing Place toilet, free inclusive programmes and strong visitor growth since 2023.
                Wien Museum, Wien Museum Renovation and Expansion, Austria

              • 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

              • Bill enjoys his work as a stocker at Sweet Clover Market © Michelle Paya

                Long-term inclusion in the open labour market, state-wide

                 

                Begun in 1983, the programme provides individually tailored support and thoughtful job matches for people with intellectual disabilities. By 2002, Vermont had closed all sheltered workshops. By 2016, 48 per cent of Vermonters receiving developmental disabilities services are employed in the regular workforce and paid at minimum wage or higher.
                University of Vermont, Center on Disability and Community Inclusion, Supported Employment Programme of 1983
Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living, Agency of Human Services, Vermont, USA 
 , United States of America

              • A man puts on a pin on the shirt of an elderly man in wheelchair while people lining up behind them.

                Government-led database for improved distribution of assistive technologies

                The Djibouti National Agency for Persons with Disabilities launched a management information system in 2019 whereby individuals can register and then access various forms of support through a Mobility Inclusion Card. By 2022, 4,466 people had been registered.
                Agence Nationale des Personnes Handicapées, Management Information System for Persons with Disabilities (SIGPH), Djibouti

              • A multifunctional hub towards the open labour market

                The Living Link employment model includes job analysis, job matching, interview support, placement, co-worker training, and advocacy, as well as the recommendation of assistive devices and the provision of career planning. In 2015 alone, approximately 50 people were hired in various forms of employment.
                Living Link, South Africa

              • Young women and men sit or stand in a semi-circle. They are in a classroom environment. In the centre is a young man in a wheelchair holding a laptop.

                Job-matching based on coaching for students with disabilities and company-partnering

                The participating talents receive coaching and make contact with interested companies. Companies gain know-how in the field of inclusion and employment of people with disabilities. Since the start of the programme in 2016, 130 students and 45 companies have completed the self-financed programmes.
                myAbility Social Enterprise GmbH, myAbility Talent® Programme, Austria