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  Accessible books for vision-impaired students using Android technology

  As part of ELECTS (Enhancing Learning Capabilities of Students with Print and Visual Disabilities) ADRAD has adopted the playback function of Android devices and produced an orientation toolkit for easy usage. The aim is to enable students with visual impairments in Nepal to use free digital books based on DAISY and Epub.
  Action on Disability Rights And Development-Nepal, Nepal

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  Free browser-extension to adapt websites with a variety of accessibility features

  FACIL’iti, a start-up company from France, launched its website adaptation tool for companies in 2018. The tool, which is free for end users, is easy to install and for a variety of customizations such as larger characters as well as enlarged click zones or reading aids. In 2021 the service had more than 800,000 users globally.
  FACIL'iti, FACIL’ITI WEBSITE ADAPTION TOOLS, France

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  Literacy app to stimulate reading development for children with Down Syndrome

  La Mesita was developed at the Catholic University of Chile. It is a free app that supports the reading development of children, especially those with Down Syndrome. Users can select a specific environment, such as a fair or an amusement park. La Mesita adapts to the user´s characteristics, and allows for an endless number of activities.
  Catholic University of Chile, Centre for the Development of Inclusive Technologies, La Mesita, Chile

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  A tool to teach blind children how to read and write by using Braille

  Braitico teaches children the use of Braille in a fun and simple way. Therefore it uses an accessible app along with a combination of learning tools, such as stories and games. The programme uses a step-by-step approach right from infancy up to 12 years. Between 2017 and 2019, 106 children have used Braitico.
  ONCE Foundation, Braitico (Braille learning tool), Spain

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  Early-learning technology for children who are blind or visually impaired

  Ballyland is a range of gamified educational software programmes and apps. These support children who are blind or visually impaired to acquire foundational technology skills that enable them to use computers and mobile devices and to practice orientation, spatial awareness, memory, and listening comprehension.
  Sonokids Australia, Ballyland educational apps, Australia

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  Person-centred job training and employment for people with disabilities

  A vocational training centre provides support to people with neurological developmental disorders. Founded in 2014 with six participants, in 2020 there are 459. In addition, 217 people have been placed in paid employment, 21 in self-employment, and 96 in sheltered employment.
  PFDA - Vocational Training Center Trust, PFDA-Vocational Training Center Trust, Bangladesh

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  Developmental and career path training

  for adults with intellectual disabilities

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

• Escola de Gente is a theatre project that works on the full inclusion of persons with disabilities not only by enabling them to visit and enjoy theatre, but also by actively participating in creating an inclusive culture by publishing all kind of accessible material and advocating for an inclusive education system.

  Escola de Gente enables actors and audience members with and without disabilities to participate in and enjoy theatre. The stories told on stage address themes like discrimination and inclusion. Descriptive subtitling, sign language interpreters, audio description, programs in Braille and multimedia materials play an essential part.
  Escola de Gente - Communication in inclusion, Cultural inclusion through accessible theatre, Brazil

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  Providing income-generating activities to refugees with disabilities

  Launched in 2017, the programme provides inclusive livelihoods for people with disabilities in two refugee settlement areas in Uganda. The water supply is connected to accessible water points, and seeds and tools for vegetable growing are provided. By 2020, 3,215 people have benefited.
  World Vision, Inclusive Livelihood for Refugees, Uganda

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  African telecom provider aiming at an inclusive workforce and accessible customer experience

  Safaricom, a major mobile network operator from Kenya, committed to achieving a 5 per cent share of people with disabilities in its workforce by 2025. As part of the company’s Diversity & Inclusion Programme, offices and sales outlets are being made barrier-free and products and services are being made more accessible.
  Safaricom PLC, Diversity & Inclusion Programme, Kenya