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              • This graphic shows a pallet of 8 different colors. Below is the lettering: "Eco and accessible colors. Reduced ink and improved accessbility: Web Content accessibility guidelines (WCAG) score: AA

                Global accessibility and digital inclusion strategy for a multinational IT company

                With its Global Accessibility and Digital Inclusion Strategy, the global IT service provider Atos introduced a policy for accessibility and digital inclusion back in 2010, covering more than 70 country offices. Its measures focus not only on internal areas but also on the entire supply chain.
                Atos, Global Accessibility & Digital Inclusion Governance, United Kingdom

              • Dr. Boda engaging with stakeholders at a meeting on accessibility and the election process.

                An Accessibility Implementation Plan for Provincial Elections

                The plan addresses four problematic areas that had been identified through focus groups and consultations: voting options, polling place accessibility, products and services at polling stations, voter information and public education. Solutions carried out include improved polling place accessibility or homebound voting.
                Elections Saskatchewan, Canada

              • Person with disability accessibly the Big Red Button App on the tablet.

                Using Technology to Increase Autonomy

                In case of an emergency users can hit the "Big Red Button" app on their Jeenee mobile phone, which puts them in direct contact with the CCA's help centre – staffed by people knowledgeable and trained in disability issues. In 2018, Jeenee Mobile had tens of thousands of customers both with and without disabilities throughout Australia.
                Community Connections Australia & Jeenee Mobile, “Big Red Button” App, Australia

              • Three persons doing stretching exercises together.

                Promoting sexual and reproductive rights of all young people

                 

                The four organization working together have developed training and information for health professionals, judges, young people with intellectual and psychosocial disabilities, and their families. Between 2012 and 2018 they have trained over 3,000 people and influenced new health legislation introduced in 2017.
                Asdown Colombia, Colombia

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                Bringing dance and artistic expression to people with and without disabilities worldwide

                DanceAbility International runs two to three training courses a year for dance teachers, choreographers, therapists, and others who want to incorporate inclusive dance and movement into their work. As of October 2018, over 500 people with and without disabilities have been certified in the DanceAbility method in 35 countries.
                DanceAbility, United States of America

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                Housing and person-centred support for persons with intellectual disabilities

                Union SUMERO is supporting persons with intellectual disabilities to live together in shared accommodations of up to five residents. Assistants support them to carry out daily tasks, and thus enable them to stay in their local communities. Between 2011 and 2018, 80 users moved into 25 houses across the country.
                Association Sumero, Bosnia and Herzegovina

              • Reviewing and Planning Individual Supported Living Arrangements

                Based on two research phases, the Curtin University in 2017 produced a manual for individual supported living. The manual outlines critical themes and defines attributes to determine the quality of ISL arrangements. These can be scored against specific indicators with an accompanying review scoring booklet.
                Curtin University, School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work, Individual Supported Living, Australia

              • An adapted home entrance for wheelchair users

                Enabling People with Disabilities to stay in Their Homes and Communities

                "Home and Vehicle Modification Program" is designed to modify homes and vehicles to to allow people with disabilities to remain in their own homes and communities. The programme is fully funded by the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services and implements around 650 modifications each year.
                March of Dimes Canada in partnership with CIBC and Microsoft and DIGITAL, Home and Vehicle Modification Program, Canada

              • A woman and a boy in the front surrounded by children in the background are holding their finger up and look to the left.

                Holistic support system from early childhood to vocational training

                "Learn for life" provides a range of support mechanisms for children with disabilities at all stages of schooling, from early childhood intervention to vocational training. Local disabled person’s organizations assume leadership of the programme and continue the work after its support is phased out.
                DRRA - Disabled Rehabilitation and Research Association, Learn for Life, Bangladesh

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                An inclusive post-secondary programme for students with intellectual disabilities

                This eight-semester programme allows students with intellectual disabilities to create and study a personalized curriculum. Students of teacher training assist them and take on the role of tutors. The programme supports the preparation of students for the labour market, while the teacher trainees receive credits towards their studies.
                Pedagogical College Salzburg, BLuE University Programme, Austria