List of Helpful Tools for the Implementation of Disability Inclusion

Cover page of the learning paper for "Budegeting for Inclusion' | ©Sightsavers
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Budgeting for inclusion: Lessons from Inclusive Futures on effective reasonable accommodation budgeting (Sightsavers)

This learning paper serves as a practical guide for designing and implementing any development programme and/or project to ensure that people with disabilities are meaningfully included. It focuses on the importance of allocating a reasonable accommodation budget to ensure disability inclusion is embedded in programmes/projects and to uphold the rights of people with disabilities. 

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Photovoice (Impel Consultancy)

Photovoice is a very versatile methodology and can be applied in research but also in MEL and advocacy. It works specifically well to engage individuals and communities who are often underrepresented.

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Bridging Barriers with Technology – Leveraging Educational Technology for Learners with Disabilities (GIZ)

This study explores how accessible digital solutions can enhance inclusive education by analysing opportunities and barriers in the public education sector and providing best practices. The study is informed by a survey with 250 teachers in Jordan and several expert interviews and highlights pathways for equitable technology use. It serves as a knowledge tool for project design and policy dialogue. It supports evidence-based implementation and promotes reflection on inclusion in digital education initiatives.

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Stigma Guidance Tool (Sightsavers)

This guidance employs a systematic, evidence-based approach to understanding and addressing stigma. It enables practitioners to co-design activities and materials tailored to specific contexts, leveraging behavioural and social science for greater impact. The resource is rich with practical examples, case studies, videos, and interactive activities, making it both accessible and actionable for a wide range of users. 

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Inclusive Employment Promotion Toolbox (GIZ)

This toolbox provides a practical introduction to approaches for inclusive employment promotion. It aims to equip project planners, implementers, evaluators, and decision-makers with the necessary knowledge and tools to plan and implement measures that effectively support the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the labour market.

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Note: This toolbox is available for GIZ internal use only; it will soon be made available externally as well.

Inclusion Guide (Sightsavers)

This guide offers tools and approaches to make participation in decision-making real, not tokenistic. Focusing on elections and local development, it offers clear instructions and actionable measures to promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities in decision-making processes.

 

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Accessibility Action Plan (GIZ)

The AAP is used in the context of organisational development, policy implementation, and internal capacity building. It guides planning, monitoring, and evaluation processes related to inclusive infrastructure and staff sensitisation. It transforms accessibility from an abstract concept into a practical, measurable framework.

Accessibility & Inclusion Checklist (GIZ)

The Accessibility and Inclusion Checklist is a practical tool designed to ensure that everyone — including people with disabilities — can fully participate in and benefit from the initiatives implemented by GIZ African Union. It focusses on three key areas: Accessible and inclusive events, inclusive workplaces and inclusive HR processes

Celebrating Inclusion – Tools and Highlights from 2025 

“Celebrating Inclusion – Tools and Highlights from 2025” was the subject of the Living Inclusion Network’s final event of 2025

List of Helpful Tools for the Implementation of Disability Inclusion

Budgeting for inclusion cover page | ©Sightsavers Budgeting for inclusion: Lessons from Inclusive Futures on effective reasonable accommodation budgeting (Sightsavers)

Inclusive Finance in Action

How Ghana’s Financial Sector is Learning to Serve Everyone Most Ghanaians walk into a bank without thinking twice. But for