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              • The photo shows a group of individuals engaged in a woodworking activity. They are working together at a sturdy workbench equipped with vices to hold the wood in place. One person is pouring a liquid, possibly a finish or adhesive, into a container, while others are observing or waiting their turn. The setting suggests a workshop environment, with a focus on collaboration and skill-sharing. The image conveys themes of cooperation, learning, and community engagement. The individuals' attire is casual, indicating a relaxed and informal atmosphere conducive to hands-on learning and teamwork.

                Mainstreaming a self-employment programme for persons with disabilities with Indian-wide government-led institutes

                EnAble India's Entrepreneurship Development Programme: Teaches skills to persons with disabilities for self-employment. From 2013 to 2023, trained over 9,000 persons, with 80% becoming self-employed across 562 RSETIs in India.
                Enable India, Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP), India

              • A total of ten female and male students sit at a round table. One of them is raising his hand. Several women stand behind the chairs. There is a tall class wall in the background.

                Solving social issues to increase job opportunities

                In 2016, IKEA in Russia launched a joint project with the Abilympics movement to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities. By 2020 the employment of people with disabilities in IKEA Russia has increased by 55 per cent, and new business partners have joined the Abilympics.
                Ingka Group (IKEA), Abilympics Project, Russia

              • Employment in the open labour market for persons with Down syndrome

                The Down Syndrome Association is a charity organization dedicated to change the public perception of persons with Down syndrome and to create an equal opportunity atmosphere. From 2014 to 2016, the Job Coaching Supported Employment programme provided employment opportunities for 30 persons with Down syndrome.
                Down Syndrome Association, Job Coaching Supported Employment programme, Turkey

              • Featuring Nick Vujicic, a motivational speaker born without limbs, this poster shares an empowering quote about resilience: "Difficult situations build character, not destroy it." It conveys a message of strength and positivity in facing life's challenges, promoting mental resilience.

                Creating an ecosystem for labour market inclusion in Latin American countries

                Por Talento Latinoamérica, led by IDB Lab and Fundación ONCE, improves disability employment in Latin America. By 2024, 1,900 people with disabilities gained jobs in 5 countries via training and business networks.
                ONCE Foundation, Por Talento Latinoamérica, Colombia

              • Five men in working uniforms are wearing green helmets. One of them in kneeling on the floor working with a cable. A man to his right holds together two tubes.

                Moving inactive people with disabilities from social services to employment

                A multidisciplinary team provides training, support, and internship opportunities to inactive youth with intellectual or psychosocial disabilities. Between 2017 and 2019, One-on-one has been working with 228 employers and supporting 2,054 people with disabilities to transition to employment.
                ONCE Foundation, One-on-one, Spain

              • Three persons do weekly grocery shopping by themselves.

                A Home, a Cafe and Employment to Promote Deinstitutionalization

                In 2016, the Psychoanalytic Association set up a training café to employ ten people with psychosocial disabilities who had previously lived in closed institutions. As of 2018, the supportive independent living (SIL) programme oversees six group homes, two cafés, and 20 employed beneficiaries, all of whom now live on their own.
                Psychoanalytic Association, SIL programme, Kazakhstan

              • 3 men and 5 women, one of whom is sitting in a wheelchair, are positioned around a modern white car with sensors on the roof, standing on a parking space for persons with disabilities.

                Government-led crowdsourcing platform to guide policymaking for inclusive workplaces

                The US Department of Labor’s ePolicyWorks is a ‘virtual town hall’. Through an accessible online crowdsourcing tool, anyone can participate in national dialogues on employment and disability issues - a model that has already been adopted by other US agencies.
                Department of Labor of the US, ePolicyWorks Initiative, United States of America

              • The photo depicts two women in a professional office environment. One woman, wearing a headset and bright attire, is seated and using a computer, indicating she may be engaged in a customer service or support role. The other woman, standing beside her and wearing a gray blazer, smiles warmly as she looks at the screen, conveying collaboration and mentorship. The scene emphasizes inclusivity, mutual support, and workplace diversity, underscoring values of equality and tolerance. The environment is modern, with visible computers and large windows suggesting a productive, inclusive workspace.

                Easy-to-use, one-stop government service for the employment of persons with disabilities

                Australia’s JobAccess hub offers comprehensive disability employment support. By 2024, it aided 496,000 people through helplines, workplace adjustments, and employer engagement.
                Australian Government’s Department of Social Services, JobAccess, Australia

              • 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

              • There are five round tables in a conference room. Six people sit around each table with laptops and papers in front of them. A presentation is being projected on a screen at the front of the room.

                A cross-sector partnership promoting accessible technology in employment

                PEAT fosters cooperation among key technology leaders, stakeholders, and government agencies to make new technologies accessible. From 2013 to 2020 the website has had more than a half-million visits, and more than 200 companies use PEAT’s TechCheck benchmarking assessment.
                US Department of Labor, ODEP - Office of Disability Employment Policy, Partnership on Employment and Accessible Technology (PEAT), United States of America