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              • Girl sits in a bean bags, while reading on her tablet using Bookshare.

                Accessible eBook library with over 775,000 books in 47 languages

                Benetech’s software platform renders books and other print materials into five accessible digital formats.The organization works with 900 publishers and NGOs. Membership in Bookshare is free for eligible US students, while individuals from the US and other countries pay up to a maximum of USD 50 per year.
                Benetech, Bookshare, United States of America

              • On a green golf course, an adult kneels to guide a child holding a club. The scene reflects patience, mentorship, and inclusion through sport, emphasizing how shared activities build confidence and bridge generations with care and respect.

                A global, virtual train-the-trainer model supporting individuals with autism to start golfing and participate in other sports

                Ernie Els #GameON Autism® Sports helps people with autism start golf and other sports worldwide. The Els for Autism Foundation provides free or low‑cost online coach training and curricula to Official Programme Providers. By mid‑2025 it had 102 golf, 9 tennis and 8 fitness OPPs.
                Els for Autism®, Ernie Els #GameON Autism® Sports, United States of America

              • A free online ICT accessibility course, accessible by the blind and deaf

                The ICT Accessibility Open Online Course (MOOC) is a six-week, 100-hour course taught by accessibility experts. The self-paced format encourages interaction between students and instructors. The project was initiated in 2016 and by 2017 7,636 enrollments from 169 countries had been received.
                AMAC - Accessibility Solutions & Research Center, ICT Accessibility MOOC Education for All, United States of America

              • Improving the criminal justice system for people with intellectual disabilities

                NCCJD’s Pathways to Justice programme offers training to develop local multidisciplinary Disability Response Teams composed of criminal justice and disability leaders, including self-advocates, to improve local systems. It is unique in addressing the needs of both victims and suspects, defendants and inmates.
                The Arc's National Center on Criminal Justice and Disability, Pathways to Justice, United States of America

              • This image depicts a lively indoor scene, possibly within a school or community center. A diverse group of children and adults are gathered around a table with colorful bowling pins set upon it, suggesting a playful activity or game is taking place. The atmosphere appears joyful and inclusive, with many participants smiling, clapping, and raising their hands in excitement. The room is brightly lit and filled with various items that indicate a child-friendly environment. The presence of individuals with varying abilities, as some appear to be using wheelchairs, underscores a theme of inclusivity and community engagement where everyone is welcomed and encouraged to participate. The scene conveys a sense of unity, celebration, and the importance of providing accessible and enjoyable activities for all members of the community.

                Fast-growing, easy-to-replicate methodology to evaluate and improve inclusion in schools

                Perkins School for the Blind, U.S.: Supports global education for children with disabilities. Through the Model Program Approach, reached over 1 million children via 133 programs in 15 countries by June 2023.
                Perkins, Model Program Approach, Mexico

              • This image shows a close-up of an open book with a tactile picture that a child is exploring with their hand. The page visible contains a large printed fish and text that reads "Big Fish was alone because it was so big. It could not play with little fishes." The tactile image is a raised outline of the same fish, allowing a child, possibly with visual impairments, to feel and understand the picture through touch. The book appears to be an educational tool designed for inclusive learning, promoting accessibility and catering to the needs of children with different abilities. The image embodies themes of understanding, inclusivity, and the importance of providing equal opportunities for learning and engagement for all children.

                Technology converting complex textbooks into Braille within hours

                Sensee in California created AI technology converting text to Braille rapidly and accurately, enhancing accessibility for visually impaired individuals in STEM education. From 2020 to 2023, they converted 1.5 million books.
                SENSEE, Sensee, United States of America

              • A cheerful cartoon goose dressed like an adventurer holds a glowing wand under the text “Now available on Android! Talk to me, Goose!” The colorful design conveys friendliness and accessibility, promoting communication and inclusivity in digital experiences.

                An AI-powered app enabling people living with ALS communicate in their own voice

                Talk to Me, Goose! is an AI app that helps people with ALS communicate in their own voice. It uses ElevenLabs and Anthropic AI, offers a Story Builder and personalized prediction, and is cheaper than typical AAC devices. Launched March 2025; by mid‑2025 it had 554 users in 64 countries.
                Mundell Designs, LLC, Talk to Me, Goose!, United States of America

              • 3 men and 5 women, one of whom is sitting in a wheelchair, are positioned around a modern white car with sensors on the roof, standing on a parking space for persons with disabilities.

                Government-led crowdsourcing platform to guide policymaking for inclusive workplaces

                The US Department of Labor’s ePolicyWorks is a ‘virtual town hall’. Through an accessible online crowdsourcing tool, anyone can participate in national dialogues on employment and disability issues - a model that has already been adopted by other US agencies.
                Department of Labor of the US, ePolicyWorks Initiative, United States of America

              • Harmonization of ICT standards across the Atlantic

                In 2004 the international standards cooperation was initiated to create a framework for developing a wide range of applications that will make ICT products and services more accessible in both continents. Moreover, it facilitates trade between these regions. By 2017, 90% of all standards have been harmonized.
                United States Access Board, United States – European Union – U.S. Access Board & European Commission – International e-Accessibility Standards, United States of America

              • An AI-based smartphone app translating conversations into text messages in real time

                Nagish, New York: Developed an AI-driven app for deaf or hard-of-hearing users, converting audio to text and vice versa. Free, with corporate partnerships. Over 20,000 users in the U.S., Canada, and Israel in 2023.
                nagish, Nagish App, United States of America