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Guideline on Inclusive Architectural Design Concepts and Strategies for TVET

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Sciences & Technology [KNUST] in Ghana collaborated with Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences in 2022,

Recap from the LIN’s Inclusion Café 

The Living Inclusion Network hosted yet again another successful inclusion café on September 18th, 2024. In light of the so

Living Inclusion In Practice: The IT Bridge Academy -The Programme Bridging Gaps 

The Bridge Academy, launched in Nairobi, Kenya in March 2021, offers young people with disabilities and a passion for IT

Launch of the Commitments Platform for the Global Disability Summit 2025 at COSP17

The new commitments portal for the Global Disability Summit 2025 was launched on 11th June, 2024 as part of a

Recap from the Annual Living Inclusion Network Forum

The Annual Living Inclusion Network Forum, 2024. Picture by GIZ. On 5th June 2024, we hosted the Annual Living Inclusion

Living Inclusion in Practice: Advancing Inclusive TVET in Vietnam

The Vietnamese economy has been growing rapidly over the past few decades, and every year more and more young people

OPD Voices

A Trip Down memory Lane with OPD Representatives

For two decades, the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD) has set the space for disability inclusion worldwide. It redefines participation by anchoring the full and effective involvement of persons with disabilities at the centre of its framework – most notably in its general principles (e.g., Article 3) and throughout the Convention. To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the UN CRPD, we have collected meaningful quotes from past interviews with representatives of Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) for our “OPD voices” segment of our newsletter, to honour those whose voices and actions continue to shape a more inclusive future!

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What to watch

Check out the new Digital Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities Toolbox, which supports decision-makers, planners, and project managers in international development cooperation with practical guidance for embedding accessibility and inclusion into digital initiatives. The toolbox features binding standards, flexible modules, assessment questions, checklists, and practical tools to strengthen equal participation in the digital sphere

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Event Recommendation

The next Living Inclusion Forum is scheduled for 9 July 2026 from 13.00 – 14.30 CEST. The event will address the topic of Disability Inclusive Reconstruction drawing on examples from significant regions that are currently facing crisis or are post-crisis.

More updates will follow soon.

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Inclusion hacks

Are Your Emails Accessible?

Accessibility doesn’t stop with documents and newsletters. Emails are an equally important communication tool, and ensuring they are accessible helps everyone stay informed and included. In this article, AbilityNet provides simple yet effective tips for creating accessible emails.