Links to interesting initiatives in specific countries, focusing mainly on those using ICTs to empower people with disabilities. Do note that many of these have wider relevance beyond the countries to which they specifically refer, and can provide good practices that can be adapted for use elsewhere.
- Ethiopia:
- Jordan
- See our special page on Jordan
- Malaysia
- See our special page on Malaysia
- Pakistan
- See our special page on Pakistan
- Qatar
- Mada (Qatar Assistive Technology Center)
- South Africa
- Sweden
- UK
- Autism Network Scotland
- Autism Resource Centre (ARC) – the Glasgow one stop shop
- National Association for Special Educational Needs (NASEN)
- Royal National College for the Blind
- their T3 – Talking Tactile Technology
- Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB)
- RNIB Accessibility hardware information for blind and visually impaired people
- USA
- BigRentz – helping to keep seniors and people with special needs safe around construction sites.
- Eldercare – advice on home improvement assistance in the USA
- Homecity – advice on home modifications (USA focus)
- Low Vision Gateway – providing resources for low vision rehabilitation and blindness, especially in Indiana
- Rental housing rights for people with disabilities in the USA
- Sparefoot – advice for seniors and people with disabilities about moving homes (USA focus)
- Zambia: M4C’s Girls with disabilities in ICTs – aim is to mobilize ICT professionals and train girls with disabilities in various ICT skills as a means to empower them and advocate for inclusion.
Especial thanks to Sarah Brian and Christy Clawson for suggestions of material that has been added to this page.
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