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  A replicable inclusive internship model for the civic sector

  AHRC NYC’s PII program creates public-sector opportunities for individuals with disabilities. By 2024, 174 internships led to 45 hires across NYC, state, and federal agencies.
  AHRC New York City and the New York City Department of Social Services Office of Disability Affairs, The Partnership for Inclusive Internships, United States of America

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  Relaunching a traditional preferred employment model, creating attractive entrepreneurial opportunities

  Monopolverwaltung in Austria revamped tobacco store licenses for entrepreneurs with disabilities. By 2024, 1,218 stores were managed by individuals with disabilities under an EU-compliant process.
  Monopolverwaltung GmbH, Trafiken-Enterpreneurs, Austria

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  A fast-growing IT-platform providing vocational training combined with a employer-engagement programme

  Helm in Egypt launched Helm Academy, offering vocational training in Arabic and English. By mid-2024, 8,000 individuals were trained, with 40% securing employment within six months.
  Helm, Helm Academy, Egypt

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  An internship programme preparing young people with disabilities to become entrepreneurs

  SAMEE in Bournemouth offers self-employment internships for young people with disabilities. In 2023, 12 participants completed training, with 9 starting businesses and 3 securing part-time jobs.
  SAMEE, Supported Self-Employment Internship Programme, United Kingdom

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  A youth-for-youth with disabilities programme creating a whirlwind of activities and jobs

  100% Handinamique in France supports youth with disabilities in employment. Managed by youth with disabilities, its peer-led program helped 150 people find jobs from 2021 to 2024, engaging 632 members in 2023.
  100% Handinamique, 360° support for access to employment for young persons with disabilities, France

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  A government e-system making social assistance to persons with disabilities available by smartphone

  Unified Information System of the Social Sphere (UISSS), Ukraine: Simplifies access to social support for disadvantaged groups. Allows remote registration and service arrangement, benefiting persons with disabilities with reduced bureaucracy.
  Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine, Unified Information System of the Social Sphere (UISSS), Ukraine

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  Independent and secret voting for all

  The Federation of Portuguese Cerebral Palsy Associations (FAPPC), together with IBM and Softinsa, has developed a voting system that uses different input devices to enable independent and secret voting for everyone, including people with motor, sensory, and intellectual disabilities.
  FAPPC - Portuguese Federation of Associations for Cerebral Palsy, Accessible Vote System, Portugal

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  Supporting mainstream employers in hiring highly-educated persons with disabilities

  CareER Association Ltd., a Hong Kong DPO, promotes inclusive hiring for educated people with disabilities. Its 2021-launched Disability Inclusion Index (DII) helps 30 employers yearly enhance inclusivity, enabling 200 job placements annually.
  CareER Association, CareER Disability Inclusion Index (DII), China - Hong Kong

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  Special support for deaf and hard of hearing refugees in sign language, life skills, and job application

  Hospital St. John of God Linz, Austria: Supported Ukrainian refugees with hearing impairments in 2022 and 2023 with mental health and language courses. Partnered with the regional Federation of the Deaf.
  Convent Hospital Barmherzige Brueder Linz, Support for deaf Ukrainian refugees, Austria

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  A programme to improve employability of people with disabilities in the digital sector

  Fundación ONCE's Por Talento Digital: The programme enhances employability in digital and technological fields. From 2019 to 2023, trained nearly 21,000 persons with disabilties, with 887 courses to choose from.
  ONCE Foundation, Por Talento Digital, Spain