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• CECD - Cooperative for Inclusion

  Portugal

• Circusense Inc d/b/a Omnium Circus

  United States of America

• Tai Tanzania

  Tai is dedicated to empowering young people in Tanzania by addressing critical barriers to education, health, and inclusion through storytelling and technology. Guided by a vision of creating equitable opportunities for all, we focus on ensuring that marginalized groups, particularly youth with disabilities, are not left behind. Our mission is to create an environment where people living with disabilities can have equal opportunities to thrive like any other individual regardless of their background or physical appearance.  We have made significant strides in promoting inclusion. Through the **Pamoja Project**, we have reached over 6,000 youth to foster environments that embrace diversity. Additionally, more than 4.5 million community members, including parents and educators, have been engaged through outreach and media campaigns to challenge stigma and promote the rights of people with disabilities.  Our most recent digital tool, the Tai App represents a groundbreaking step in our mission to use technology for social change. Designed for online and offline functionality, the app provides curriculum-aligned educational content, life skills, and stories that resonate with young people. To ensure inclusivity, the app incorporates assistive features such as text-to-speech and voice-to-text, enabling access for youth with hearing or visual impairments.   Our work has shown tangible results, such as improved awareness of challenges faced by people living with disabilities, improved digital literacy, and enhanced self-confidence among students with disabilities. With ongoing innovations and partnerships, Tai is shaping a more inclusive future where no young person is left behind
  Tanzania

• PIKSL - Living in the community gGmbH

  PIKSL uses the skills of people with and without disabilities to develop products and services for all people. For this purpose, they create educational opportunities for learning and working together. PIKSL is a brand of the "In der Gemeinde leben gGmbH" (IGL) from Düsseldorf. It pursues the goal of making digital media accessible to all people and developing them further. PIKSL works together with various social service providers - these establish their own PIKSL labs within the framework of a social franchising model and are accompanied and continuously supported by a PIKSL management team. PIKSL labs are open places where people with and without disabilities develop social and technical innovations. (Source: Website)
  Germany

• Pro ACT Suport Association

  Pro ACT Support Association was founded in 2011, to improve the quality of life of persons in distress, offering social services and promoting proffessional practices in education and social fields. (Source: Website)
  Romania

• Mais Diferencas - Inclusive Education and Culture

  Mais Diferenças was founded in 2005 by a group of activists with and without disabilities from different areas and work trajectories. It is an association qualified as a Civil Society Organization of Public Interest (OSCIP) by the Ministry of Justice and as a Human Rights Promoting Entity by the Secretary of Justice of the State of São Paulo. Its projects and initiatives are carried out through partnerships with the public and private sectors, third sector, universities, international and national organizations. (Source: Website)
  Brazil

• University of Koeln

  Germany

• JDC Israel - Israel Unlimited

  JDC Israel Unlimited is a strategic partnership established in 2009 between the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), the Government of Israel, and the Ruderman Family Foundation. Its primary mission is to promote inclusion, independence, and improved quality of life for Israelis with disabilities14. Key Aspects of JDC Israel Unlimited Goals and Objectives The initiative aims to create a cultural shift towards a more inclusive Israeli society while addressing the immediate needs of people with disabilities. It focuses on developing innovative programs and services that emphasize individuals' abilities rather than their disabilities4. Scope and Impact JDC Israel Unlimited operates in more than 50 cities and regional councils across Israel. By the end of 2018, it was expected to reach over 36,000 participants4. The program serves adults with various types of disabilities, including physical, sensory, emotional, and cognitive disabilities, as well as individuals with chronic health problems causing functional impairment5. Key Programs and Initiatives Smart Homes: This program provides personalized technological solutions to improve independence and quality of life for people with disabilities. It combines AI-powered digital platforms with personalized service from technology coordinators3. Supportive Communities: This initiative enables people with disabilities to receive necessary care while living independently in their own homes5. Accessible Ulpans: These are specialized Hebrew language learning programs for new immigrants with disabilities, facilitating their integration into Israeli society5. Centers for Independent Living: These centers help build confidence and self-esteem by connecting people with disabilities to job markets and social networks5. Mentoring Program: This initiative pairs young adults with disabilities with mentors who help them set and achieve personal goals for a more independent and meaningful life8. Achievements and Outcomes JDC Israel Unlimited has made significant strides in improving the lives of Israelis with disabilities: 93% of Smart Homes participants reported that the technologies provided were highly suited to their needs3. The program has empowered hundreds of people with various disabilities to live independently in their communities6. It has helped participants find employment, begin studies, move to independent housing, and realize their rehabilitation entitlements8. By focusing on personalized, person-centered approaches, JDC Israel Unlimited continues to pioneer innovative solutions that promote independence, inclusion, and improved quality of life for Israelis with disabilities
  Israel

• World Vision Zambia

  Zambia

• National Union of Disability Organisations in Rwanda (NUDOR)

  Rwanda