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  Freely and globally available software supporting users who are colour blind

  Ryobi Systems´s Visolve, Japan: Visolve helps colour-blind users with iOS simulators, MS Office add-ins and Windows toolbars. The freely available software was downloaded 72,000 times worldwide between 2005 and 2023.
  Ryobi Systems Co., Ltd., Visolve, Japan

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  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

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  NGO developing young people with disabilities for leadership positions

  In 2019 the Youth Disability Advocacy Service from Australia developed a leadership programme for young people with disabilities aged 14 to 25, and by 2022 there were 120 graduates, most of whom have gained paid employment. In addition, the programme has already been licensed to other organizations.
  Youth Affairs Council Victoria, Young Leaders Programme, Australia

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  A provincial government creating large-scale enrolment of pupils with disabilities in cooperation with a foundation

  Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Programme, Nepal: A partnership between Koshi Province and Karuna Foundation Nepal since 2008. Constructed 35 accessible schools, enrolling 1,267 children with disabilities. By 2023, expanded DPRP model throughout Koshi Province, with Nepal's government piloting it in other provinces.
  Karuna Foundation Nepal, Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Programme (DPRP), Nepal

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  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

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  A government-backed audit, certification, and support system for employers who create inclusive workplaces

  Saudi Arabia's Mowaamah certifies inclusive companies. From 2014-2023, 3,000 workplaces improved accessibility standards, supported by 32,000 app subscribers.
  Authority of People with Disabilities, Mowaamah, Saudi Arabia

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  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.
  Saraki Foundation, IN Dashboard, Paraguay

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  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.
  Chalk Roads Mobile School, Caminos de Tiza, Argentina

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  Technology converting complex textbooks into Braille within hours

  Sensee in California created AI technology converting text to Braille rapidly and accurately, enhancing accessibility for visually impaired individuals in STEM education. From 2020 to 2023, they converted 1.5 million books.
  SENSEE, Sensee, United States of America

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  A 10-year plan for a metropolitan city making 10,000 km of sideways accessible

  Urban Accessibility Plan in Tehran by Omran Zaveh Engineering Consultants: Started in 2019, focuses on improving accessibility in urban spaces. By 2023, 10% of Tehran's metropolitan area's accessibility implementation was completed.
  Bavar Association, Accessibility Comprehensive Plan for Urban Spaces in Tehran, Iran