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              • In the image, two women are seated at a table with a floral tablecloth, engaged in what appears to be a collaborative activity. Both women are wearing hijabs, suggesting they may be of a culture where this is a common practice, possibly indicating Middle Eastern or Islamic heritage. The woman on the left is standing and leaning towards the laptop screen, gesturing as if explaining or discussing something with her seated companion. The other woman, seated in front of the laptop, is looking at the screen, with her hands in a position that suggests she may be using sign language, potentially indicating that she is communicating in a way that accommodates a hearing impairment. The setting is a simple room with a window, a pink curtain, and a wall emblem that suggests the environment is dedicated to support or education, possibly a resource center for individuals with hearing disabilities. The atmosphere is one of focus, learning, and mutual assistance.

                Crisis-resilient education for children with disabilities in Palestine

                Atfaluna Society for Deaf Children (ASDC), Palestine: Implements an EU-funded project for education during crises. From 2018 to 2023, supported over 800 children with disabilities in schools and trained 400 teachers and officials.
                Atfaluna Society for Deaf Children, Developing an inclusive education environment for children with and without disabilities in the Gaza Strip, Palestine

              • The photo depicts a diverse group of individuals attentively gathered in a modern indoor setting, which appears to be a workspace or educational environment. They are seated on various types of furniture, including bean bags and chairs, arranged in a semi-circle around a standing speaker, suggesting an informal meeting or learning session. The room is well-lit and features colorful decor, with circular light fixtures and vibrant carpet tiles. The atmosphere seems inclusive and collaborative, highlighting themes of community and shared learning.

                Pre-incubator supporting social innovation and entrepreneurship in assistive technology

                Digital Impact Square (DISQ) by Tata Consultancy Services Foundation, India: Incubation programme for Assistive Technology start-ups. By 2023, supported eight start-ups, improving the lives of over 100,000 persons with disabilities and their caregivers.
                Tata Consultancy Services, Digital Impact Square (DISQ), India

              • Accessibility app for live shows

                GalaPro provides synchronized accessibility and translation services for any live show or movie. Users can choose from subtitles, closed captioning, dubbing, audio description, and amplification as well as access information and buy tickets online. GalaPro can be used throughout the world on any mobile device.
                Gala Prompter, GalaPro App, Israel

              • Three young girls in wheel chairs are ready to get pushed by three girls standing behind them at the start of a race.

                Supporting school enrolment of girls with disabilities

                STEP identified 220 girls with disabilities for school enrolment and provided 180 of them with assistive devices. The project was implemented with the support of parent-teacher councils and school representatives in two districts. STEP also trained 90 teachers in methods for teaching children with disabilities.
                STEP - Special Talent Exchange Program, Girl Enrollment Programme, Pakistan

              • This image depicts a heartwarming scene of an older woman and a young child sitting on a soft mat on the floor, engaged in play. The woman, dressed casually in a black top and light blue jeans adorned with embellishments, is smiling gently as she interacts with the child. The toddler, wearing a white long-sleeve top and gray pants, is focused on colorful building blocks. The background suggests they are in a child-friendly environment, possibly a daycare or preschool, with toys and educational materials neatly stored and child artwork displayed. The interaction reflects a caring relationship, likely emphasizing the importance of intergenerational connections, nurturing, and learning.

                Video-based guidance for parents/caregivers for optimal inclusion of children with disabilities

                Israel Elwyn, based in Jerusalem, in collaboration with Bar-Ilan University, implemented the MISC-SR model, enhancing interactions for toddlers with disabilities. Between 2020 and 2023, MISC-SR positively impacted 350+ toddlers and parents.
                Israel Elwyn, Mediational Intervention for Sensitizing Caregivers (MISC-SR) model, Israel

              • The image shows a young child, likely of Southeast Asian descent, deeply engrossed in reading a book. The child is sitting at a wooden table, leaning forward with attention focused on the page. The environment appears to be a modest, open-air setting, possibly a home or community space, with personal items and a bicycle in the background. The scene evokes a sense of dedication to learning and the importance of education, regardless of one's surroundings. The child's engagement with the book is a powerful reminder of the universal value of literacy and knowledge.

                Inclusive education and vocational training in remote rural areas of South-East Asia

                Disability Development Services Programme (DDSP), Cambodia: Implements inclusive education projects in rural Pursat province. Integrated children with disabilities into mainstream schools, increasing inclusive class pupils from 255 to 1,105 by 2023.
                Disability Development Services Program, Mith Komar Pikar (‘Friends of Children with Disabilities’), Cambodia

              • A group of about 15 helpers, among them one boy sitting in a whelchair and one man standing with a prostethic leg, are working on, painting and renovating a house to make it more accessible.

                Cross-sectoral effort to build accessible homes for people with disabilities in poverty

                Puspadi Bali operates a housing project in Bali for people with physical disabilities living in poverty. The houses are built after an individual evaluation and in collaboration with Warmadewa University and Journeyman International, an NGO focusing on architectural services in a humanitarian context.
                PUSPADI Bali, Accessible Housing, Indonesia

              • In a conference room, a diverse group of people, including a woman using a wheelchair and others from various backgrounds, are engaged in a discussion. A woman speaks passionately into a microphone held by a man seated beside her. The room exudes a collaborative and respectful environment focused on accessibility and empowerment. This scene emphasizes the values of equality, justice, and inclusion, highlighting the importance of amplifying voices within the disability community.

                A government-run inclusive employment ICT-platform used by several countries

                Bangladesh's NISE project facilitated 2,000 employments for persons with disabilities by 2024. It offers career guidance, skill development, and job fairs through its inclusive ICT platform backed by UNDP.
                a2i - Aspire to innovate, National Intelligence for Skills, Education, Employment, and Entrepreneurship, Bangladesh

              • Whole class of children with hearing impairments smile and pose for their class picture.

                Sign bilingual education from infancy to secondary school

                Deaf and hearing students study together in the same classroom, receiving sign language and oral instructions simultaneously. The courses are available in signed and spoken languages, using Hong Kong Sign Language, Cantonese, Mandarin, and English. In 2019, 124 deaf children enrolled in the programme.
                Chinese University of Hong Kong, Centre for Sign Linguistics and Deaf Studies, Sign Bilingualism and Co-enrolment in Deaf Education Programme, China

              • Women in headscarves participate in a structured meeting around a conference table, engaging with printed materials and a screen. The setting suggests a professional environment focused on learning and collaboration, emphasizing gender equality and the active involvement of women in organizational and educational activities.

                Empowering women with disabilities through smart and app-based poultry farming

                Halabja Disabled Organization empowers women with disabilities via smart poultry farming. From 2022-2024, 52 farmers trained, including 15 women, using tech to improve livelihoods and monitor farm conditions.
                HDO - Halabja Disabled Organization, Smart Poultry Farming, Iraq