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              • A sign language curriculum especially for parents

                The mission of this international project is to generate parent Sign Language curricula that are aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Using a CEFR design means that the learning of sign languages has the same significance and structure as the learning of spoken languages.
                Carleton University, School of Linguistics and Language Studies, Canada

              • Project participants sit around a table covered in working material, dicussing Autism learning partnerships.

                Building capacity to support the Inclusive Education of Children and Youth with Autism

                PAT is a training programme for educational staff, families and service providers in dealing with pre-school children and students in an inclusive educational context. The introductory training is available online. Advanced training and on-site coaching is provided for professionals who design and manage programs for learners.
                New Brunswick Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, New Brunswick Provincial Autism Training (PAT), Canada

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                Allowing for copyright exceptions to make books accessible for the blind

                The "Marrakesh Treaty" allows copyright exceptions to facilitate the creation of accessible versions of books and other copyrighted works for persons with visual impairments and print disabilities. It was adopted in 2013 by WIPO and entered into force in 2016. As of late 2017, 33 countries have ratified it.
                WBU - World Blind Union, Canada – WBU and World Intellectual Property Organization – Marrakesh Treaty, Canada

              • A middle-aged man who appears to have mental disability dressed in shirt and baseball cap is taking something from the microwave in the kitchen.

                Adapting smart technology to support services for persons with intellectual disabilities

                In 2018 the US-based Keystone Human Services launched a project that supports people with intellectual disabilities in their everyday lives. It combines easily available technologies such as Alexa with specific tools to achieve individual goals – from cooking independently to staying overnight without paid staff.
                Keystone Human Services, KAS - Keystone Autism Services, Technology for Independent Living, United States of America

              • A woman standing with the help of crutches in her left arm holding a microphone. Behind her are a woman of small stature and another woman holding together a cartolina with ideas written.

                Political leadership courses for young people with disabilities

                ENGAGE (Engaging a New Generation for Accessible Governance and Elections) is a political leadership training course for young people with disabilities. The programme was developed in 2018 by the US-based International Foundation for Electoral Systems and implemented by local partners in six countries through 2022.
                IFES - International Foundation for Electoral Systems, ENGAGE, United States of America

              • A man appearing to have an intellectual disability pointing on the digital screen of a two-door refrigerator.

                Smart technology supporting persons with intellectual disabilities staying at home alone

                The US-based Living Arrangements for the Developmentally Disabled (LADD) introduced ‘Smart Living’ in 2017, which combines personal care with smart-home technologies and virtual support. Smart Living aims to reduce the number of in-person staff required, and has helped more than 50 people to date.
                LADD Inc., Smart Living, United States of America

              • How to teach students with and without disabilities equally

                Groups of Students with and without disabilities are taught together using the same curriculum and beeing subject to the same academic criteria. Students with disabilities are supported by facility adaptation, specialized materials and equipment, counselling, as well as training for teachers and staff.
                Technological University of Santa Catarina, Mexico

              • A young man is standing in a costumized position surrounded by many large pieces of purple polystyrene and foam. He is wearing protective glasses and sawing one of the pieces.

                Consultancy developing and implementing quality standards in Customized Employment

                Since 2000, Griffin-Hammis Associates has been a leading expert in individual employment training and technical assistance and a pioneer in the creation of micro-enterprises for people with disabilities. GHA has worked in over 40 states in the United States and has supported projects in Australia, Canada, and Spain.
                GHA - Griffin Hammis Associates, Customized Employment in the United States, United States of America

              • On-Demand Accessible Transportation in Chicago

                Open Taxis is a 24/7, 365 days a year operation with dispatchers on-site to assist with passenger ride requests and coordinate timely transportation among drivers, providing passengers with on-demand, accessible transport options in Chicago. In 2017 more than 300 accessible taxis were operating for Open Taxis.
                Open Doors Organization, Open Taxis, United States of America

              • Supported internship

                The programme takes place entirely within a business setting where students participate in three internships to explore a variety of career options. This total workplace immersion facilitates a seamless combination of classroom instruction, career exploration and hands-on, worksite-based training and support.
                Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Centre, Supported internship, United States of America