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              • In a bright conferece room with a beamer and a screen in the background, a man in a wheelchair holds a microphone and speaks to a large attentive audience, sitting on chairs.

                Training civil servants in the Israeli legal system to provide more inclusive legal services

                The Accessible Legal Services for People with Disabilities program was launched by the Israeli Ministry of Justice and JDC-Israel Unlimited, together with operating partner Israel Elwyn to train lawyers and representatives from the legal system on how to improve their services for people with intellectual or mental disabilities.
                Israeli Ministry of Justice, Accessible Legal Services for Persons with Disabilities, Israel

              • 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

              • 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

              • A man with a visual impairment uses a tactile device at a desk, assisted by another person. His engaged expression and the setup highlight the accessibility of technology for visually impaired individuals, promoting a message of equality and self-sufficiency in professional environments.

                Making audio-translations from all types of contents available and affordable in 60 languages

                Trestle Labs in India created Kibo, an AI tool converting text to audio in 60 languages. By 2024, it reached 193,000 users and operated in 650 institutions, promoting accessibility globally.
                Trestle Labs Private Limited, Kibo (Knowledge In a Box), India

              • 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

              • Person with physical disability voting.

                Increasing Voter Accessibility in Paraguay

                Ahead of the 2015 municipal elections, USAID and Fundación Saraki reviewed the legal framework regarding accessibility in elections. Their recommendations led to new regulations, such as providing absentee ballots for the first time and making information about voting available in sign language and Braille.
                USAID - United States Agency for International Development, Bureau for Policy, Planning, and Learning, Paraguay

              • 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

              • 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

              • Raising Awareness on the Right to Vote

                The Mi Voto Cuenta ("My Vote Counts") campaign raises awareness by informing people with disabilities about electoral processes and about how to regain their right to vote. The campaign also reaches out to political parties and the legal system to arrange meetings with political groups in all communities of Spain.
                Confederación Plena inclusión España, Mi Voto Cuenta, Spain

              • An app for orientation in open and closed spaces

                Installed on a smart phone, Step-Ear enables users to find their way in public surroundings using Audio-signs and pre-placed Beacons. Users can call for help in an emergency and they can communicate with public transport personnel. As of 2018, Step-Hear has placed more than 3,500 Audio signs throughout Israel.
                Step Hear, Israel