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              • Children gather around a large table covered in colorful pencils and drawings, guided by two smiling educators. The cheerful setting promotes creativity and learning through play, emphasizing equal opportunities for children to express themselves and collaborate joyfully.

                Free speech therapy tool for children using games and music

                Sofi Sova is a free, ad-free offline speech therapy app for children aged 3–9. It uses gamified, music-based exercises and modules (SOFILAND for early reading, LOGOLAND for articulation). Launched in 2024, 13,000 children used it in the first six months. It targets rural areas and plans regional expansion.
                Solutaria doo, Sofi Sova Speech Therapy Game, Montenegro

              • A man stands on a stage at a podium. Beside him is a long table with four men and two women sitting at it. Facing the stage another man sits at a table with papers in front of him and a microphone.

                Government-level initiative to promote inclusive employment policies

                 

                The State Exchange on Employment & Disability is an initiative to help state and local governments take measures to integrate people with disabilities. Support is provided through intermediary organizations. Between 2015 and 2020 more than 300 integration policies were adopted by 42 US states and two territories.
                US Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), State Exchange on Employment & Disability (SEED), United States of America

              • A man talks to another man in a clothing store.

                Three-step transition to professional life for young people with learning disabilities

                Stepping Up supports students to develop skills and confidence for a better transition either to higher education or employment. The three stages are a school-based learning course to introduce the concepts of employment, working with a transition coordinator towards paid employment and aftercare-support.
                ENABLE Scotland, Stepping Up, United Kingdom

              • A family of three, one daughter, father and mother are sitting in front of the television with the mother receiving the audio-translation of the subtitles via earphones connected to the Subreader app.

                Smartphone app that offers audio subtitles to foreign language movies and series

                SubReader reads out subtitles of movies and TV series aloud or into earphones. The app, developed by a start-up company from Denmark, is available in more than 40 languages and uses artificial voices that automatically synchronize with the soundtrack. Parts of the app are free while streaming services are for a fee.
                SubReader, SubReader, Denmark

              • A group of children sits on the floor, fascinated by a small animal one adult is holding. The children's curiosity and engagement with nature reflect inclusiveness in education, where experiential learning is encouraged. This informal setting promotes tolerance and appreciation of biodiversity, nurturing awareness from a young age.

                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

              • A man in a blue T-shirt with a laptop in front of him explains something to four other men who are all seated and listening to him.

                Providing vocational skills and career development to young adults with disabilities

                The training focuses on IT entrepreneurship and career development to enable employment or self-employment. Graduates are supported in their search for an internship or a job or receive a small grant to start a company. Between 2017 and 2020, 1,300 people and 570 special needs teachers were trained.
                Special Needs Initiative For Growth, TVET for Special Needs Young Adults in Low-Middle Income Countries, Nigeria

              • A virtual meeting connects healthcare workers and families across regions. A girl with a hearing aid and a smiling audiologist participate online, demonstrating how telehealth and technology expand access to inclusive healthcare and education for all.

                Decentralized hearing care for rural areas using a tele-audiology model

                Oír para Crecer delivers tele-audiology to rural Peru. Families use smartphones and Bluetooth hearing aids to connect with remote specialists for testing, fitting and follow-up. 2016–2024: 95,000+ screened, 2,500+ aids delivered, 13 local staff trained; funded 65% by donors and 35% by low user fees.
                Oir para Crecer, Tele-Audiology Project, Peru

              • The specific camera angle shows the labeling of an accessible toilet on the left while also granting a view into the corresponding toilet with a sink, the toilet bowl and the accessible handles and bars.

                International airport that provides a diverse accessible airport experience.

                IGA Cares is an Istanbul Airport programme that includes a broad variety of measures and services to make the airport accessible for all. Services include a navigation app, info kiosks in sign language, and a map that gives people who are particularly sensitive to noise access to quiet spaces.
                Istanbul Airport, IGA Cares, Turkey

              • This image showcases an adaptive surfboard designed for individuals with physical challenges. It highlights inclusivity in water sports, showing a person with a disability enjoying surfing with the support of a guide. The collaboration of multiple teams underscores a community's dedication to innovation and accessibility in sports.

                A global and free platform for creating and sharing assistive technologies

                TOM Global connects engineers and caregivers to develop assistive tech. Operating in 35+ countries, it offers solutions 99% cheaper, with 62 campuses innovating in assistive devices and distributed manufacturing.
                Reut USA, TOM Global, United States of America

              • A person in a white polo shirt is talking to a customer. He is a deaf pharmacist who works at Marien Apotheke. In the background is a variety of pharma products on shelves.

                Pharmacy specialized in employment and services for deaf people

                Since taking on the first deaf apprentice in 2008, the Vienna-based pharmacy has now trained two and employed a third deaf pharmacist. In addition, sign language courses were offered for hearing staff. For customers, the pharmacy offers barrier-free health information, including videos in sign language.
                Marien Pharmacy, Training and counselling for deaf people, Austria