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              • A blind man holding a white cane in holding up a smartphone and smiling into the camera.

                Talking camera app for people who are blind using AI and augmented reality

                Seeing AI is a free app that uses the camera of devices to identify people and objects and describes them acoustically. Seeing AI can read texts, describe landscapes and emotions, and read the barcodes of products, thus helping the user to focus. In 2020 the app was available in nine languages and 70 countries.
                Microsoft Corporation, Seeing AI, United States of America

              • A man performs creatively with large fans, mist, and dramatic lighting, blending science and art. His expressive gestures and concentration highlight how artistic expression unites people across backgrounds and abilities.

                Multisensory music festivals making live performances enjoyable for the Deaf

                Sencity is a multisensory music festival designed from Deaf perspectives. It co-creates with artists with hearing disabilities and uses sign language, lights, vibrations, scents and taste so everyone can share the live experience. By 2025 it reached 2,000 visitors in 17+ countries.
                Stichting Possibilize, Sencity, Netherlands

              • Two individuals, likely of Asian origin, are seated at a shared table, working collaboratively on laptops. In the background, a tablet displays a video call with four participants. This setting highlights remote teamwork and digital inclusion, emphasizing the role of technology in enabling communication and collaboration irrespective of physical location.

                Making employment more inclusive through a country-wide movement of short-time work

                SoftBank Corp in Japan launched a short-time work initiative from 2021-2023, increasing participating organizations from 121 to 170. It supports diverse work styles for people with disabilities.
                SoftBank Corp., Short-time Work programme, Japan

              • Two persons meeting in an offline meeting spot.

                Social Platform Tailored for People with Disabilities

                Inclov stands for "inclusive love" and is a matchmaking app for people with and without disabilities to make friends and connections. One of the profile items asks about disabilities, if any, including the level of dependency. Inclov reviews applications and verifies stated contact details. In 2018, Inclov had some 50,000 subscribers.
                Inclov, Matchmaking App, India

              • A women in a white shirt and glasses sits in a library in front of a screen talking to another person by using an online video interpretation service called SIVisual.

                A 24-hour sign language interpretation service via video call

                SVIsual is a free 24-hour video interpreting service that allows deaf people to communicate with hearing people, launched by Fundación CNSE and the National Association of the Deaf. Users communicate through the service via sign language, and lip reading and text chat are also available.
                CNSE Foundation, SVIsual, Spain

              • The image shows a group of individuals, likely young students, with their hands joined together in the center of a circle, symbolizing unity and teamwork. They are wearing jerseys with a logo that includes "Team 6301" and "Colombia," suggesting they may be part of a team from Colombia. The variety of skin tones and the cooperative spirit reflect themes of diversity, equality, and solidarity. The act of joining hands is a universal gesture of commitment and support, embodying the values of assistance and justice within a community or team setting.

                LEGO® robotics workshops improve team work and self-confidence of children with disabilities

                Fundación Biosbot Robótica, Colombia: Focuses on inclusive education for children with Asperger’s, autism, and bullying victims using LEGO Robotics Kits. Since 2019, assisted over 150 children and 300 families, participating in national and international competitions.
                Biosbot Robotica Foundation, Team Biosbot, Colombia

              • A living room with two couches perpendicularly placed across a hanging lamp and a television mounted on the wall with a shelf below. Beside the door is a painting. Candles on top of a glass center table in the center of the room.

                Multifaceted relief programme for people struggling with mental health

                Developed in 2019 by Rincon Family Services in Chicago, USA, The Living Room (TLR) is a non-clinical safe space providing respite and recovery support to people experiencing psychological crisis. The number of TLR guests increased to 1,000 by mid-2022 and the model has been adopted across the US state of Illinois.
                Rincon Family Services, The Living Room, United States of America

              • A student presents confidently in front of classmates, demonstrating sign language beside a display introducing the “Kalimani App.” This scene celebrates African innovation and accessibility in education, promoting communication and inclusion for Deaf learners.

                Sign language-based learning tools built for children in underserved African countries

                The Kalimani App is an AI-powered learning app in Tanzanian Sign Language for Deaf children and their teachers. It offers animated sign videos, interactive exercises, voice-to-sign conversion and offline access. Since 2022 it reached 5,600+ learners and trained 150+ teachers.
                The Jenga Hub, Kalimani App, Tanzania

              • A lively crowd participates in an event at the Nalaga'at Theater. Sign language interpreters engage the audience, emphasizing accessibility and communication. The theater promotes inclusivity, with both deaf and hearing participants joining together to support cultural engagement for all abilities.

                Multidisciplinary culture centre operated by a majority of employees with sensory disabilities

                Na Laga’at, a cultural centre in Israel, employs over 100 staff, 70% with sensory disabilities. Its theatre, restaurant, and workshops have hosted 1M+ visitors since 2007, promoting vocational training.
                The Na Laga’at Center, The Na Laga’at Center, Israel

              • The image shows a diverse group of five individuals in a professional setting, likely a conference or office room. A woman stands at the head of the table, appearing to address or present to four colleagues who are either seated or standing attentively. The group includes individuals of different ethnic backgrounds and genders, promoting themes of equality and inclusion. The background features large windows with a view of a cityscape, suggesting a collaborative environment. The scene subtly emphasizes teamwork, open communication, and diversity in the workplace.

                A replicable inclusive internship model for the civic sector

                AHRC NYC’s PII program creates public-sector opportunities for individuals with disabilities. By 2024, 174 internships led to 45 hires across NYC, state, and federal agencies.
                AHRC New York City and the New York City Department of Social Services Office of Disability Affairs, The Partnership for Inclusive Internships, United States of America