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              • An Indian woman wearing a blue Sari is stretching the legs of a young boy with a physical disability who is laying on two layers of colored cloth and smiling into the camera.

                E-Health improving the quality of services for children with disabilities in the rural area

                Sambhav is a web/app solution introduced by Jan Vikas Samiti, an NGO based in Northern India. It supports community-based rehabilitation services for children with developmental disabilities in rural communities, in partnership with local organizations, local health workers who are trained and supported remotely by specialists.
                JAN VIKAS SAMITI, Project Sambhav, India

              • A group of young men in a classroom setting, attentively listening and dressed in matching blue shirts with "Pankh" on them. Their expressions convey engagement and curiosity, representing an inclusive educational environment that encourages learning and skill development, fostering opportunities for all.

                A large scale programme for training and placing persons with disabilities in the retail and allied sectors

                TRRAIN's Pankh program in India trained 30,500 persons with disabilities by 2024, leading to 22,763 employments. It empowers retail employees and creates inclusive workplaces nationwide.
                Trust for Retailers & Retail Associates of India (TRRAIN), TRRAIN Pankh – Wings of Destiny programme, India

              • A man stands in a small shop. Behind him are shelves with snacks and household products. He is smiling at a woman standing in the shop doorway who is communicating with him in sign language.

                Vocational training and seed capital to support entrepreneurs with deafblindness

                 

                Sense International India provides vocational training and seed capital to adults with deaf/blindness, enabling them to launch a micro-enterprise. The NGO also trains vocational instructors. By 2020, 600 people have benefited; and since 2014, 130 people have received seed capital.
                Sense International India, Income Generation Activities for Persons with Deafblindness, India

              • A woman, likely from South Asia, is shown on a wheelchair-accessible motorcycle, conveying freedom and empowerment. Her bright orange shirt and helmet suggest safety and preparedness. This image promotes mobility and independence for people with disabilities, highlighting adaptive technology's impact on inclusivity.

                Enabling people with disabilities to work as delivery drivers by adapting their wheelchairs

                NeoMotion in India launched Livelihood on Wheels in 2022, enabling 300+ delivery partners with disabilities with specialized mobility tools. By 2024, 5,000 users accessed its products.
                NeoMotion Assistive Solutions Private Limited, Livelihood on wheels, India

              • An Asian man reads a Braille book while wearing smart glasses with audio support. This innovative technology enhances accessibility for people with visual impairments, reflecting dignity, autonomy, and the transformative power of inclusive design.

                Affordable AI wearable transforms reading and independence for visually impaired

                Jyoti AI Pro is an affordable, wearable reader. It uses offline AI to read text and identify 300+ objects, colours and currency in 80+ languages. Priced at ~₹25,000 (€250). It was co‑created with persons with disabilities and has 23,500+ active users.
                Torchit Electronics Private Limited, Jyoti AI Pro, India

              • A man accessing information through a mobile phone.

                Mobile phone-based information sharing service about accessible opportunities in rural India

                Namma Vaani is a voice-based social network, where information is shared via mobile phones (no smartphone and web-access needed), which allows users to listen and respond to voice messages from the disability community regarding education and employment opportunities, workplace solutions, enhanced life skills, and more.
                Enable India, Namma Vaani, India

              • The photo shows a group of children engaged in writing on a large chalkboard. They appear focused and are likely in a learning environment, possibly a classroom setting. The presence of a woman in traditional attire suggests that this might be in an Asian context. The children are of varying ages and are seated on the floor, which indicates an informal or resource-limited educational setting. This image reflects themes of education, community involvement, and the importance of providing learning opportunities for all children, regardless of their circumstances.

                School-readiness programmes piloting government engagement in mainstream inclusive education

                Fourth Wave's Schools Where All Belong, India: Supports children in 14 rural schools in Karnataka. Improved education access for over 60,000 children. In 2022, tasked with a training program for 30,000 participants.
                Fourth Wave Foundation, Schools Where All Belong, India

              • Two persons meeting in an offline meeting spot.

                Social Platform Tailored for People with Disabilities

                Inclov stands for "inclusive love" and is a matchmaking app for people with and without disabilities to make friends and connections. One of the profile items asks about disabilities, if any, including the level of dependency. Inclov reviews applications and verifies stated contact details. In 2018, Inclov had some 50,000 subscribers.
                Inclov, Matchmaking App, India

              • A side view of a car. The passenger seat is turned 90 degrees and reaching out of the car, suggesting an accessbile way of entering the vehicle.

                IT-company funding an incubator programme for assistive technology start-ups

                "BIRAC– Social Alpha Quest for Assistive Technologies – supported by Mphasis" is an incubator programme for start-ups in India working on assistive technologies and innovative solutions for people with disabilities. In 2019, 14 start-ups were selected to receive free incubation support, direct funding, and mentoring.
                Mphasis, Ltd., BIRAC-Social Alpha Quest for Assistive Technologies – supported by Mphasis, India

              • Persuading employers that inclusive employment can support their business case

                DRPI AWARE is a joint project between York University and disability organisations that work with employers to recognise the skills of disabled workers rather than focusing on their disabilities and limitations. Between 2013 and 2016, DRPI AWARE has successfully placed 163 people in employment in the open labour market.
                York University Canada, Disability Rights Promotion International - Asian Workplace approach that respects equality (DRPI AWARE), India