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              • Providing summer internships for young people with disabilities

                Community Living Sarnia-Lambton operates a variety of programmes supporting employment for people with disabilities. One such programme is Summer Employment Transitions, whereby young people (aged 16 to 29) are placed in summer internships supported by job coaches and paid by their employers.
                Community Living Sarnia-Lambton, Summer Employment Transitions, Canada

              • In an urban setting, several individuals with white canes cross a street, accompanied by sighted guides. The image reflects themes of independence and accessibility in public spaces, highlighting the significance of inclusive infrastructure and the support system within communities.

                A large ICT company working strategically to train and employ people with visual disabilities

                Salesforce’s Workforce Navigators trains professionals with disabilities in CRM software. From 2020-2023, 222 individuals earned certifications in inclusive tech roles.
                Salesforce, Workforce Navigators, United States of America

              • A man speaks during a presentation, wearing innovative smart glasses. The image symbolizes technological progress and human curiosity—showcasing how modern tools can enhance communication, learning, and inclusive access to digital worlds.

                AI glasses for persons with visual impairments developed by technology leaders

                Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses are hands-free, voice-controlled smart glasses that provide visual assistance via built-in AI and the Be My Eyes volunteer network. They help with wayfinding, object and label recognition, work without a phone, cost $299 and saw wide adoption since 2023.
                Meta, Ray Ban Meta AI glasses, United States of America

              • Dr. Boda engaging with stakeholders at a meeting on accessibility and the election process.

                An Accessibility Implementation Plan for Provincial Elections

                The plan addresses four problematic areas that had been identified through focus groups and consultations: voting options, polling place accessibility, products and services at polling stations, voter information and public education. Solutions carried out include improved polling place accessibility or homebound voting.
                Elections Saskatchewan, Canada

              • The image shows two women sharing a joyful moment together. The woman in the foreground is seated and is wearing a black jacket and earphones; she is holding a smartphone and smiling broadly. The woman standing behind her, who is also smiling, is holding up the smartphone to display its screen. They appear to be showcasing an application on the phone, possibly related to a project or initiative they are both involved in. The setting suggests a casual outdoor environment, with green potted plants and a calm street in the background. The image conveys a sense of collaboration, pride, and happiness.

                An app and a movement to combat gender-based violence against women with disabilities

                CIDIP's App Morada, Mexico: Prevents gender-based violence with a video call-hotline for women with disabilities. Since 2020, used by 25,000 women, leading to a nationwide Purple App Movement.
                Interdisciplinary Center on Rights, Childhood and Parentality, App Morada , Mexico

              • A young woman stands in a car park wearing a maroon jacket and black polo shirt. She is wearing a staff lanyard and looking at the camera and smiling. Behind her is the storefront of Staples.

                A skills-based approach to matching jobseekers with autism to local employers

                An individualized job-matching process is designed to identify 'hidden' skills and to help develop strategies for people with autism and developmental disabilities to connect with the workforce. The practice, pioneered in Canada, was also implemented in 2014 in Nepal, India, and Bangladesh.
                Avalon Employment, Inc., Autism Employment Facilitator, Canada

              • Dance performance with crutches in the air

                Bringing dance and artistic expression to people with and without disabilities worldwide

                DanceAbility International runs two to three training courses a year for dance teachers, choreographers, therapists, and others who want to incorporate inclusive dance and movement into their work. As of October 2018, over 500 people with and without disabilities have been certified in the DanceAbility method in 35 countries.
                DanceAbility, United States of America

              • A family walks along a sunny street as a father pushes a young girl in a wheelchair, accompanied by her mother. The image gently conveys love, care, and the importance of accessible urban spaces for all families, including those with disabilities.

                An off-road, ergonomic, and foldable wheelchair that grows with the child

                The Cub Pediatric Wheelchair is an all-terrain, foldable, adjustable EU-certified medical chair that grows with the child. Priced $400–$454 with tiered discounts for low-income countries. Over 3,000 children in 40+ countries use it; plans include local assembly and wider scale-up.
                Participant Assistive Products, Cub Pediatric Wheelchair, Mexico

              • An adapted home entrance for wheelchair users

                Enabling People with Disabilities to stay in Their Homes and Communities

                "Home and Vehicle Modification Program" is designed to modify homes and vehicles to to allow people with disabilities to remain in their own homes and communities. The programme is fully funded by the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services and implements around 650 modifications each year.
                March of Dimes Canada in partnership with CIBC and Microsoft and DIGITAL, Home and Vehicle Modification Program, Canada

              • A screen capture of the available early intervention locations.

                How-To' Guides and Resource Directory for parents and caregivers

                Exceptional Lives provides free, easy-to-follow information for parents and caregivers of children and young adults with disabilities. The online platform offers "How-To" Guides using a unique decision tree software that allows parents to be interactive and limits the information to only what the family needs.
                Exceptional Lives, Inc, United States of America