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              • A group of men and women of diverse backgrounds and abilities gather together, some using wheelchairs or other mobility aids. Their expressions are warm and collaborative, embodying unity, respect, and inclusivity. This scene highlights a supportive environment where diverse abilities and experiences are valued.

                A global start-up accelerator run by and for entrepreneurs with disabilities

                2GI, a DC-based accelerator for entrepreneurs with disabilities, supported 80+ startups from 2019-2024. Participants raised $70M+ with backing from Comcast, Amazon, Google.org, and JP Morgan Chase.
                2Gether-International, 2GI Accelerator Programs, United States of America

              • A group of young men in a classroom setting, attentively listening and dressed in matching blue shirts with "Pankh" on them. Their expressions convey engagement and curiosity, representing an inclusive educational environment that encourages learning and skill development, fostering opportunities for all.

                A large scale programme for training and placing persons with disabilities in the retail and allied sectors

                TRRAIN's Pankh program in India trained 30,500 persons with disabilities by 2024, leading to 22,763 employments. It empowers retail employees and creates inclusive workplaces nationwide.
                Trust for Retailers & Retail Associates of India (TRRAIN), TRRAIN Pankh – Wings of Destiny programme, India

              • A woman in a wheelchair cradles a baby, surrounded by soft gym equipment and plants. The setting emphasizes inclusivity in physical spaces, supporting mothers with mobility impairments. Her warm smile and comfortable position convey a message of acceptance and support for diverse parenting experiences.

                Online map providing detailed and verified data about the accessibility of medical facilities

                The Avalon Foundation in Poland launched the Accessibility Map in 2020 to locate accessible medical facilities. By 2024, it covered 400 facilities and served 20,000+ users with specific accessibility needs.
                Avalon Foundation, Avalon Foundation’s Accessibility Map, Poland

              • Large-scale support for employers who have to meet a quota of employees with disabilities

                 

                Helm assists employers by short-listing suitable candidates, identifying the required accommodations and ensuring that employees maintain their jobs by on-the-job training and regular follow-up with both the employee and employer. Between 2014 and 2017 Helm has worked with more than 250 companies.
                Helm, Egypt

              • An African woman in a work uniform meticulously assembles small solar-powered devices on a production line. Her focused expression and the bright colors of the devices symbolize the empowerment of women in technology and sustainable energy industries.

                Affordable solar-powered hearing aids with repair services and children’s hearing screenings

                Deaftronics in Botswana sells solar-rechargeable hearing aids assembled by workers with disabilities. By 2023, it sold 7,500 units and partnered with WHO and UNICEF for expansion across Africa.
                Deaftronics (Pty) Ltd, Deaftronics, Kenya

              • Online accessibility self-check tool for companies

                Barrier-Check educates and trains companies about barrier-free requirements. The site allows users to get a traceable and clear analysis of their own situation regarding accessibility by using selectable modules. Since its launch in 2015, more than 11,000 users have accessed the website more than 90,000 times.
                OEZIV - Austrian Civil Invalid Association, Barrier Check, Austria

              • Men and women in hijabs sitting and listing to the instruction of the principal trainer in a yellow classroom.

                Inclusive Education teacher-training modules in university courses

                Teacher training in Inclusive Education for pre-service teachers is an addition to the standard university course offerings and is free of charge. Seven training modules were developed, including a train-the-trainer model. The training is then followed by practical experience and actual implementation in selected schools.
                State University of Zanzibar, Teacher Training in Inclusive Education, Tanzania

              • A group of graduates in ropes are waving their hands and holding their graduation certificate up.

                Person-centred transition programme for students to post-school life

                 

                The transition programme for students aged 18 to 25 includes vocational certificates and career-readiness credentials. A complementary person-centred support service offers mentoring and tutoring, career counselling, and self-advocacy training. VAST also offers employment and internship placement assistance.
                Houston Community College, VAST Academy, United States of America

              • A graduate holds his graduation certificate next to his teacher.

                Department testing innovative approaches towards more inclusive careers for students

                 

                Since 2014, the Pathways to Careers (PTC) model has been testing different approaches to improve the qualifications and professional advancement of students with disabilities. Approaches such as Universal Design for Learning (UDL) or student learning contracts with companies have already proven successful.
                Department of Labor of the US, Pathways to Careers Programme (PTC), United States of America

              • Co-creating New Regulations with Local Governments

                After Fundación Discapacidad y Desarrollo had identified the needs of disabled people in the province of Loja together with with local organizations and representatives, some changes were implemented at the local level. One result of the legislation is that 480 people with disabilities have now set up small businesses
                Disability and Development Foundation, Ecuador