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              • IT training for people with disabilities

                Since 2007, CRS - jointly with three training institutions in Viet Nam - has been offering IT courses to people with disabilities. Businesses and employers have been involved in the curriculum design, in providing internships and in recruitment (which is vital for the training outcomes). Nearly 70 per cent of the participants find employment.
                CRS - Catholic Relief Services, Information Technology Training Programme (ITTP), Vietnam

              • In a cozy café, two employees stand smiling—one in chef attire, the other wearing a casual shirt and cap. The café’s warm, inviting interior is accented with a red logo in the background. The employees, one of whom has Down syndrome, reflect an inclusive workspace where individuals of different abilities contribute to the hospitality sector. This image speaks to tolerance, equality, and the inclusion of people with disabilities in meaningful employment.

                Small social enterprises to employ persons with intellectual disabilities outside sheltered workshops

                Diakonie de La Tour in Austria created 20 jobs for individuals with disabilities via small enterprises. By 2024, businesses in catering and education fostered inclusivity.
                Diakonie de La Tour, Inklusive Kleinunternehmen (Inclusive Small Enterprises), Austria

              • A preschool girl seated on her desk with left arm raised. On her left is a robot and on her right are books piles and a canister with pencils.

                Home-based children using a robot in classroom to learn and socialize

                Berater Unternehmensberatungs GmbH from Austria has been offering education with the help of physical robots, so-called avatars, since 2020. Targeting children who cannot go to school, the avatars are usually placed in the classroom and can be personalized.
                die Berater counsulting, Interaction avatar, Austria

              • The photo shows a group of young children engaged in a creative activity, possibly in a classroom setting. They are sitting at a table covered with a protective sheet, working on what appears to be an art project. In the foreground, a child with dark hair is holding up a paper with handprints and symbols, looking directly at the camera. Another child with a pink hair accessory is focused on drawing, and a third child, wearing a Spider-Man shirt, is also coloring. The children are using markers, and a container with additional markers is in the center of the table. The atmosphere is one of concentration and enjoyment, highlighting themes of learning, collaboration, and creativity.

                Training curricula and staff support to make mainstream kindergartens more disability inclusive

                Krembo Wings, Israel: Youth movement supporting persons with disabilities. Developed training for educational teams in kindergartens, promoting inclusive discourse. Curriculum in Hebrew and Arabic expanded from four to twelve kindergartens between 2022 and 2023.
                Krembo Wings, Krembo Kindergarten, Israel

              • A man stands next to a freezer in a supermarket aisle. He is smiling and unpacking frozen goods from a cardboard box to load the freezer.

                Employer-driven job creation for people with intellectual disabilities

                The KLAPjob project forms partnerships with various companies to identify and advertise jobs in the open labour market. People with intellectual disabilities are then helped to choose and apply for the most suitable job for them. Between 2014 and 2019, KLAPjob has successfully supported people into 3,684 jobs.
                Lev - Inclusion Denmark, KLAPjob , Denmark

              • A person with visual impairments reading a document with a special magnifier.

                Court verdicts and summonses in easy language

                The Family Court in Oviedo was among the first in Europe to draft copies of verdicts and summonses in easy language for persons with intellectual disabilities. Following a successful pilot, an agreement has been reached to extend the system to all 27 courts in the province. As of late 2017, about 30 documents had been converted.
                Plena Inclusión Asturias, Tribunal Superior de Justicia de Asturias and the Government of the Principality of Asturias, Spain

              • The Italian president meets people with disability.

                A new set of provisions for the further implementation of inclusive education

                Decree No. 66 addresses the issue of inclusion in schools. It was introduced in 2017 and adapted in 2019. It will increase its focus on the evaluation of school inclusiveness, the training of staff, equipment, the promotion of inclusion groups and the improvement of the accessibility of school buildings.
                Italian Ministry of Education, Universities and Research, Law 107/2015 – Good School Reform Act; Legislative decree 66/2017, Italy

              • Museum visitors reading the descriptions in the easy language.

                Easy language as a key to the exhibition experience

                Salzburg Museum is translating their introductory and accompanying texts to exhibitions into easy language and thus also seeks to make a statement regarding the instituation’s fully inclusive nature. The service is not only intended for a minority group but is part of the museum experience for the general public.
                Salzburg Museum GmbH, Austria

              • The photo shows a diverse group of individuals seated in what appears to be a graduation ceremony, as suggested by the academic caps they are wearing. The focus is on two people in the foreground who seem to be experiencing a moment of joy and pride. The individuals come from various backgrounds, reflecting a multicultural environment. Their expressions convey a sense of accomplishment and happiness. The setting promotes themes of achievement and inclusivity, as it captures a moment where personal efforts are celebrated, regardless of one's background or abilities. The atmosphere is one of positivity and mutual support, aligning with values of equality, tolerance, and justice.

                Vocational training for young people with intellectual disabilities in the Arab region

                SEDRA Foundation's ‘Learn and Work’ Programme, UAE: Assists young people with intellectual disabilities in workforce transition. Offers hybrid learning and internships, concluding with a certificate from BUiD. In 2022, supported 25 individuals, with six securing full-time jobs.
                SEDRA Foundation for Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities, Learn and Work Programme, United Arab Emirates

              • People reading documents on the laptop using the built-in learning tools.

                A comprehensive strategy to make Office 365 fully accessible

                To simplify the utilization for persons with disabilities, Microsoft 365 has been made accessible by including accessible templates, built-in learning tools, intelligent suggestions for image alt-text and an accessibility checker. Office 365 is available for home, business, enterprise and education use including free versions for students and teachers.
                Microsoft Corporation, Office 365, United States of America