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              • A group of workers at a recycling facility sort materials with dedication. Wearing masks and gloves, they exemplify environmental responsibility and sustainability. This image underscores the value of recycling work and promotes environmental justice by highlighting laborer's roles in waste management.

                A disability-inclusive waste management centre as a valuable partner for the circular economy

                Kyklos in Chile runs CIR, a recycling center employing individuals with disabilities. By 2024, it employed 19 of 30 staff, combining waste management and inclusion.
                Kyklos, Centro Inclusivo ‘R’, Chile

              • A man wearing a mask on the far left of the picture is talking to a sign language interpreter on his mobile phone app while a security guard is standing in the backgound before a white and blue chessboard patterned wall.

                A city offering a free 24-hour video-sign language translation service for all public services

                Central de Intermediação em Libras (CIL) is a free service for the hearing impaired, offered by the city administration of São Paulo. Via an app, users can communicate with municipal civil servants and emergency services personnel in Brazilian sign language for free and also without affecting their data download limit.
                Secretariat for Persons with Disabilities, Central de Intermediação em Libras (CIL) App, Brazil

              • A boy sits in the front row in a wheel chair, learning together with other children in the background in a classroom.

                Textbooks in electronic, audio and video formats for mainstream primary schools

                In 2013, UNICEF launched a project across Montenegro to produce DAISY-Textbooks and make them available in mainstream primary schools. DAISY-Textbooks have visual and audio options enabling children with disabilities to follow more easily and to study alongside their peers. In 2019, 70 schools were already involved.
                UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund, DAISY Textbooks, Montenegro

              • People of various ages and backgrounds stand around a green table with their hands extended, creating shadow play. This interactive display promotes community, sensory exploration, and the joy of shared experiences, regardless of age or ability.

                A museum creating employment opportunities for people with various disabilities

                Dialogue Japan trains persons with disabilities and elderly guides for inclusive museum programs. From 2020-2023, 94 individuals were employed in diverse entertainment initiatives.
                Dialogue Japan Society, Dialogue Diversity Museum, Japan

              • Four children in school uniforms eagerly participate in an online lesson, holding headphones. The educational setting, with simple tools like headphones and a screen, illustrates efforts to bridge educational gaps, particularly in regions where access to resources may be limited.

                Empowering young people with dyslexia and other learning difficulties with a playful ICT-platform

                Blink Foundation in India developed DLearners, aiding 2,120 dyslexic students by 2024. Using AI and game-based tools, it improves reading and writing skills in vernacular languages.
                Blink Foundation, DLearners, India

              • Universal Accessibility Strategy for the whole of Dubai

                In 2017 the Government of the Emirate of Dubai has begun to implement the Dubai Universal Accessibility Strategy and Action Plan involving fifteen governmental and semi-governmental local entities. The aim is to create full accessibility to the built environment and public transportation by 2020, based on Universal Design principles.
                Government of Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Government of the Emirate of Dubai – Universal Accessibility Strategic Plan 2017–2020, United Arab Emirates

              • ACE members question political candidates to the Scottish Parliamentary Elections at accessible hustings.

                Empowering Individuals in their Right to Vote

                ENABLE Scotland and the UK Electoral Commission have jointly developed easy-read guides to support people with learning disabilities to vote, plus voting factsheets for family members and support workers. In addition, workshops and events are organised where people with learning disabilities meet their local politicians.
                ENABLE Scotland, #ENABLEtheVote, United Kingdom

              • A hand holds a mobile phone showing a website of the E-learing plattfrom for intellectual disability awareness.

                Multilingual training platform for parents and guardians

                ELPIDA is a free, multilingual online course and was launched by a consortium of European organizations. Parents and guardians of people with intellectual disabilities learn the skills needed to better support their children.
                Parents International, ELPIDA (E‐Learning Platform for Intellectual Disability Awareness), Greece

              • A young girl proudly holds a certificate from the Ministry of Labour, standing beside a woman who supports her. The moment captures a sense of achievement and empowerment, showcasing efforts to support youth development and acknowledge individual accomplishments within the community.

                Business and government-backed vocational training and job placement in the ICT sector

                EmployAbility by the Guyana Council offers ICT and entrepreneurship training for individuals with disabilities. From 2016-2024, 624 were trained, with 42% employed and 80 starting businesses with grants.
                Guyana Council of Organisations for Persons with Disabilities, EmployAbility programme, Guyana

              • Life Skills trainer demonstrating for a group of volunteers and Ms Sara Minkara how to use the white cane.

                Empowerment of youth with disabilities involving their families and communities

                ETI primarily focuses on young people with visual impairments, offering life-skills training in group and one-to-one settings, parent workshops, and other community activities to promote social inclusion. ETI also works with relief agencies to ensure that young refugees with disabilities can also access its programmes.
                ETI - Empowerment Through Integration, Lebanon