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              • A group of African individuals, some using wheelchairs and crutches, engages in a discussion in a professional setting. The image represents empowerment and inclusion, showing people with diverse abilities participating fully in community or organizational activities, fostering respect and understanding.

                A large NGO prioritizing purchases from entrepreneurs with disabilities

                World Vision Zambia connects entrepreneurs with disabilities to supply chains. By 2024, registered suppliers rose from 12 to 30, delivering goods like food and cleaning supplies via WhatsApp-based coordination.
                World Vision Zambia, Registration programme for disability-owned suppliers, Zambia

              • This image shows a bright and inviting library space with individuals engaged in various activities. In the foreground, a person in a motorized wheelchair is interacting with a standing person, suggesting an atmosphere of inclusivity and assistance. In the background, two individuals are playing chess at a table, while another person walks by, blurred by motion, adding a dynamic feel to the scene. The library shelves are well-stocked, indicating a place of learning and resourcefulness. The environment promotes equality and tolerance, as people of different abilities and interests share the space harmoniously.

                A high school prioritizing the admission of students with disabilities

                Schulzentrum Ungargasse (SZU), Austria: A technical high school prioritizing students with physical and sensory disabilities. In 2023, had 1,200 students, 30% with disabilities. Partners with Model United Nations, UNESCO, and European Youth Parliament.
                School Center Ungargasse, Reverse Integration Policy, Austria

              • Jewellery production – creating jobs for persons with intellectual disabilities

                Jhankar is an NGO that runs a costume jewellery business where the products are designed and produced by people with intellectual disabilities. Jhankar provides skills development opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities and transforms them into entrepreneurs who become socially and economically integrated in their communities.
                Jhankar, India

              • A smartphone and smartwatch display an accessibility feature that detects important sounds like door knocks or alarms, sending alerts to the user. The technology enhances independence and safety, especially for Deaf people, showing how design can support inclusion.

                An app supporting Deaf persons with vibration alerts and text-based communication

                Taptic is a smartphone app that helps deaf users by detecting and classifying key sounds (alarms, crying babies, doorbells, sirens) with on‑device AI and alerting via vibration, flashlight and visual notifications. It also offers a premium text transcription/chat feature. Launched 2024, 2,800+ users, freemium $5/month.
                Taptic, Taptic App, United States of America

              • Developmental and career path training

                for adults with intellectual disabilities

                Cape Mental Health, “TRAINING WORKSHOPS UNLIMITED”, South Africa

              • Children with and without disabilities playing on a playground with accessibility features.

                Replicating fully accessible and inclusive playgrounds throughout the country

                Beit Issie Shapiro (BIS) develops and provides innovative therapies and services for children with disabilities and their families. In 2006 BIS developed Friendship Park, Israels first accessible and inclusive playground. By 2017 the model has been replicated in 30 municipalities throughout the country.
                Beit Issie Shapiro, Friendship Park, Israel

              • A child during an assessment with a neurologist.

                Therapy IT-Platform Improves Motor Function in Young People with Cerebral Palsy

                Mirrorable is a home-based therapy programme based on Action Observation Treatment, which states that by observing and imitating the actions of others we trigger specific neurons in our own brain. Young stroke survivors are paired via a video platform and undertake tasks together to improve motor skills.
                Fight the Stroke, Mirrorable, Italy

              • Young children are sitting on the floor and looking up ito their teacher, who holds a device.

                Noise-free school model inclusive of students with hearing impairments

                Classrooms at Tres Olivos School are built with sound-absorbing materials and equipped with sound-level meters. The school has 98 teachers (including seven speech therapists and two deaf teachers) and 1,100 students who are educated from early childhood to high school and also in two vocational trainings.
                Dales la Palabra Foundation, Tres Olivos School, Spain

              • A man stands surrounded by plants. In his left hand he holds a basket full of vegetables, including zucchinis and eggplants. With his other hand he is plucking an eggplant from a plant.

                Training volunteers to teach entrepreneurship development

                Volunteers are selected by the community to act as a driving force and role model. They lead self-help groups that develop business plans for individuals and joint initiatives, both farm and non-farm. In 2020, 25,965 people in 599 villages received direct support, including 7,000 people with disabilities.
                Naman Seva Samiti, Ujjawal – Disability Inclusive Livelihood Initiative, India

              • Online resource for parents of children with learning and attention issues

                Understood.org is a free website for parents of children aged 3–20+ with learning and attention issues. It offers more than 2,500 pieces of expert-vetted content, five interactive tools, daily access to experts, and to a social media community. The site is available in English, Spanish, as well as in read-aloud mode.
                Poses Family Foundation, Understood.org, United States of America