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              • In a decorated cafeteria students are studying with their tutor

                An inclusive post-secondary programme for students with intellectual disabilities

                This eight-semester programme allows students with intellectual disabilities to create and study a personalized curriculum. Students of teacher training assist them and take on the role of tutors. The programme supports the preparation of students for the labour market, while the teacher trainees receive credits towards their studies.
                Pedagogical College Salzburg, BLuE University Programme, Austria

              • Three individuals who appears to have physical disabilities are seated on their respective wheelchairs holding a bond paper with the words "Persönliche Assistenz", "bundeseinheitlich", and "bedarfsgerecht", which translates into "Personal Assistance", "uniformed regulations" and "needs-based".

                Facilitating personal assistance service provision to persons with disabilities

                WAG Assistenzgenossenschaft (WAG), an Austrian non-profit cooperative founded by people with disabilities, has been operating a personal assistance service model since 2002. The model allows high flexibility for the beneficiaries, and WAG acts as a legal employer for 685 assistants as of 2022.
                WAG Assistenzgenossenschaft, Cooperative personal assistance model in Austria, Austria

              • Online accessibility self-check tool for companies

                Barrier-Check educates and trains companies about barrier-free requirements. The site allows users to get a traceable and clear analysis of their own situation regarding accessibility by using selectable modules. Since its launch in 2015, more than 11,000 users have accessed the website more than 90,000 times.
                OEZIV - Austrian Civil Invalid Association, Barrier Check, Austria

              • A man holding the jar to help a young woman appearing to have psychosocial disability transfering the strawberry jam with a ladle.

                Hotel employment and training for persons with psychosocial disabilities

                The Wesenufer Hotel in Austria was opened by Pro mente in 2008 and is a medium-sized seminar hotel that employs people with psychosocial impairments and provides them with multi-professional training. Due to the expansion of the hotel, the number of employees has increased from 20 to 54 by 2022.
                Pro Mente Oberoesterreich, Wesenufer Hotel & Seminarkultur an der Donau, Austria

              • This image shows a young child engrossed in using a tablet. The child is sitting on the floor with a focus that suggests engagement with the content on the screen. The tablet is encased in a protective pink cover, indicating that it may be specially designed for use by children. The child appears to be casually dressed in a comfortable environment, possibly at home, which suggests a sense of security and the opportunity to learn and explore digitally. The picture subtly emphasizes the importance of access to technology for all ages and the role it plays in education and development.

                A start-up app that reaches more than 1.3 million sign language learners worldwide

                Lingvano, Austrian Start-Up: Mobile app for learning sign languages. Offers courses in American, Austrian, and British Sign Language. From 2018 to 2023, reached over 1.3 million users globally.
                Lingvano, Lingvano App, Austria

              • This is a high-angle group photo featuring a diverse assembly of individuals, possibly colleagues, gathered outdoors. They are standing on a paved area surrounded by greenery, including a large leafy plant and a raised garden bed. The group is casually dressed, suggesting a relaxed, informal event. Their expressions are cheerful, and some hold drinks, which could imply a social gathering or celebration. The image conveys a sense of unity and camaraderie among the people, embodying themes of inclusivity and community.

                Inclusion of topics concerning developmental disabilities into the medical curriculum of future doctors

                Johannes Kepler University, Austria: Designed a developmental medicine curriculum to train doctors in disability needs and rights. From 2014 to 2022, all 600 medical students were taught this curriculum.
                Johannes Kepler University Linz, Developmental medicine as a compulsory curriculum, Austria

              • A group of young people in a care facility gathers around a staff member as they prepare a meal together. Their smiles and engagement reflect a collaborative environment, emphasizing inclusivity and teamwork. This interaction underscores the value of supportive, accessible spaces where everyone can contribute.

                Vocational training for jobseekers with intellectual disabilities rolled out countrywide

                Chance B’s KomKom program in Austria aids disadvantaged youth via dual apprenticeship models. Expanded nationally in 2019, it involved 270 trainees by 2024 with a strong certification system.
                Chance B Holding GmbH, KomKom, Austria

              • The image shows a woman with red hair and glasses standing in a well-stocked card shop. She is smiling and holding up a colorful birthday card featuring balloons, suggesting a welcoming and positive atmosphere. The background is filled with various cards and magazines, creating a vibrant and inclusive setting that promotes warmth and accessibility. The scene subtly emphasizes the celebration of shared moments, community, and participation in everyday life, representing an inclusive social experience.

                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

              • A preschool girl seated on her desk with left arm raised. On her left is a robot and on her right are books piles and a canister with pencils.

                Home-based children using a robot in classroom to learn and socialize

                Berater Unternehmensberatungs GmbH from Austria has been offering education with the help of physical robots, so-called avatars, since 2020. Targeting children who cannot go to school, the avatars are usually placed in the classroom and can be personalized.
                die Berater counsulting, Interaction avatar, Austria

              • Full-service package leading to employment in the open labour market

                 

                Between 2004 and 2016, ChancenForum has supported 120 people with disabilities during their integration into the open labour market by providing them with job coaching, mentoring, and contacts with approximately 100 companies. The jobs offer a regular labour contract as well as the same benefits as their non-disabled peers.
                autArk Social Services, ChancenForum, Austria