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Creating a disability-inclusive handbook for disaster preparedness
The National Science and Technology Center for Disaster Reduction in Taiwan, with the help of various stakeholders, published a handbook on disaster preparedness for people with disabilities. More than 1,000 printed copies were distributed in 2021, and the digital version was downloaded 3,000 times in 2022.
National Science and Technology Center for Disaster Reduction, A disaster preparedness handbook for people with disabilities, Taiwan -
Entrepreneurship support for persons with psychosocial disabilities
Enosh, the Israeli Mental Health Association, launched the MAOF entrepreneurship programme in 2008 to support the self-employment of persons with psychosocial and intellectual disabilities. Funded by the Israeli Ministry of Health, the programme has resulted in 433 businesses by 2022.
ENOSH - The Israeli Mental Health Association, MAOF entrepreneurship programme, Israel -
Study circles supporting persons with intellectual disabilities in political processes
Via ‘study circles’ Studieforbundet Vuxenskolan (SV) from Sweden makes it easier for people with intellectual disabilities to access political processes. SV has also created a process that allows voters with disabilities to address questions important to them to political representatives.
SV Study Association Vuxenskolan, My choice/My election, Sweden -
Advanced life-skills training for wheelchair users
In 2012 the Association of People with Disabilities in Bolivia launched ‘Nueva Esperanza’, a programme that teaches life skills to people with physical disabilities, especially wheelchair users. In 2017 the local practice was recognized nationwide and was included in a new labour law. As of 2022 there were 25 beneficiaries.
Nueva Esperanza Association of People with Physical Disabilities, Programa Vida Independiente (Independent Living Programme), Bolivia -
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 -
Smart technology supporting persons with intellectual disabilities staying at home alone
The US-based Living Arrangements for the Developmentally Disabled (LADD) introduced ‘Smart Living’ in 2017, which combines personal care with smart-home technologies and virtual support. Smart Living aims to reduce the number of in-person staff required, and has helped more than 50 people to date.
LADD Inc., Smart Living, United States of America -
Providing assistive technology for children in rural Asia
In 2020, Amar Seva Sangam of India launched the ‘Paediatric Assistive Technology Provision’ programme with a focus on children in rural areas, including a training programme for rehabilitators and financial support. It is expected that by the end of 2022 close to 1,000 assistive devices will be provided to users.
Amar Seva Sangam, Paediatric Assistive Technology Provision Programme, India -
Low-cost and resourceful provision of therapeutical as well as pedagogical services to children in remote areas
Caminos de Tiza by Escuelita Ambulante, Argentina: Provides support in remote areas, focusing on early disorder detection and assistive devices. Reached 14 communities and 365 children in 2023, training 10,000 teachers from 2014 to 2023.
Caminos de Tiza, Argentina -
An online tool for country accountability on human rights and disability inclusion
Fundación Saraki's IN Dashboard, Paraguay: A web portal for economic inclusion of persons with disabilities. Tracks progress and recommendations in the Americas. As of July 2023, 19+ countries have uploaded their reports.
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Mainstream TV station organizing a sign language academy for interpreters specializing in sports coverage
Okayama Broadcasting Co., Ltd. (OHK), Japan: Initiated a sign language program for deaf interpreters, focusing on distinctive aspects of motor sports. Supported by the Toyota Mobility Foundation, it aims at the 2025 Deaflympics in Tokyo.
OHK Sign Language Initiative, Japan