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              • Initiating microfinancing and micro-enterprises for a whole city sub-district

                In 2015, YPSA surveyed 1,250 persons with disabilities in Sitakund and organized them into 50 self-help groups. Based on their socio-economic background and personal interest, 250 persons were selected to receive interest-free loans, vocational training as well as support to establish their own businesses.
                YPSA - Young Power in Social Action, Sitakund sub-district of Chittagong, Bangladesh

              • Two Brazilian ladies seated on a working desk beside each other in an office room. A corkboard has a signage "Todos Pelos Diretos" on the wall perpendicular to the ladies.

                Self-advocacy group of persons with intellectual disabilities

                In 2011 the Instituto Jô Clemente in São Paulo, Brazil, initiated the ‘Self-Defence’ project to empower people with intellectual disabilities to become autonomous self-advocates. Since 2015 the Self-Advocates group has had a seat in the São Paulo City Council, and in 2022 the group had 30 members.
                Jo Clemente Institute, Self-Defence Project, Brazil

              • 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

              • 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

              • 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

              • A cover of a book titled “First Inclusive Braille Book of Animals.” It features a giraffe and an elephant, representing the theme of nature and inclusivity. The subtitle reads “A book you can see and feel,” emphasizing accessibility for both sighted and visually impaired readers through Braille and tactile elements.

                Automated conversion of text into inclusive Braille within in the same document

                Boltay Huroof developed software that prints ink and Braille together and converts Arabic, English, Urdu and other texts into Braille. It halves Braille production time. Since 2022 it made 300,000 documents, reached 500 users, worked with 10 schools and six banks, earning $100,000.
                Boltay Huroof, Inclusive Braille Software, Pakistan

              • U.S. experts providing direct consultation in Armenia

                Supporting DPOs in six countries to bring the UN CRPD to life

                Mobility International USA is an NGO led by people with disabilities. Its Global Disability RightsNow! (RN!) project partners disability organizations and legal experts in the US with disabled persons organisations (DPOs) in other countries in coordinating in-country plans to strengthen legislation and increase political participation.
                MIUSA - Mobility International USA, Global Disability RightsNow!, United States of America

              • An animated bear with a countdown timer played on an iPad next to the faucet while a preschooler girl wearing a striped pullover is standing in front of the basin and a mirror brushing her teeth.

                Teaching skills to children with autism using animated video

                In 2013, Signes De Sens from France together with the Centre Ressources Autismes Hauts-de-France created ‘Ben the Koala’, a cartoon character that teaches children with autism everyday tasks such as brushing teeth and getting dressed. Dissemination takes place via videos, mobile apps, and printed materials.
                Signes de sens, Ben le Koala, France

              • Full-service package leading to employment in the open labour market

                 

                Between 2004 and 2016, ChancenForum has supported 120 people with disabilities during their integration into the open labour market by providing them with job coaching, mentoring, and contacts with approximately 100 companies. The jobs offer a regular labour contract as well as the same benefits as their non-disabled peers.
                autArk Social Services, ChancenForum, Austria

              • A person in a white polo shirt is talking to a customer. He is a deaf pharmacist who works at Marien Apotheke. In the background is a variety of pharma products on shelves.

                Pharmacy specialized in employment and services for deaf people

                Since taking on the first deaf apprentice in 2008, the Vienna-based pharmacy has now trained two and employed a third deaf pharmacist. In addition, sign language courses were offered for hearing staff. For customers, the pharmacy offers barrier-free health information, including videos in sign language.
                Marien Pharmacy, Training and counselling for deaf people, Austria