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“I’m shocked: I thought we’d made good progress with disability inclusion”

Lorraine Wapling, a technical expert for Inclusive Futures, discusses the lack of inclusion in pandemic responses and argues why the development and humanitarian sectors need to pay attention.

September 2021
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Milestone highlights challenges for jobseekers with disabilities

The Inclusive Futures formal employment programme has reached a milestone of 10,000 completed modules of employability training for jobseekers with disabilities. Their experiences highlight why it is vital to improve opportunities and challenge discrimination.

June 2021
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Innovating for inclusion

People with disabilities are being left behind in development, so we must test new ways to ensure they are included in programmes, in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Inclusive Futures programme director Johannes Trimmel talks about the need to innovate and how our programmes are making this a priority.

April 2021
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Investing inclusively: how new guidance will help include people with disabilities in economic growth

Susie Rodgers outlines how the new guidance will help investors and companies, and why it's an important step forward in inclusion.

March 2021
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COVID-19 / News and opinions /

Keeping children with disabilities in education

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the education of children with disabilities. Inclusive Futures has supported pupils to continue learning at home, and will work to get them back into education when schools reopen.

February 2021
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Losing your income during COVID-19: how Inclusive Futures is supporting people with disabilities

Worldwide, many people with disabilities have lost part or all their income as a result of restrictions imposed to control COVID-19. Inclusive Futures is providing immediate relief and long-term support for people with disabilities.

November 2020
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Jobseekers with disabilities and COVID-19

When COVID-19 struck, many people with disabilities were already taking part in our Inclusive Futures formal employment programme. The pandemic has had a significant impact: some people have lost their jobs, while others fear the economic impact of COVID-19 will reduce their chances of getting work. Here they share their stories.

September 2020
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Our disability-inclusive COVID-19 work around the world

Find out about our disability-inclusive COVID-19 work in Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania and supporting the UK government.

August 2020
Miriam and Malick, young journalists with disabilities who were employed by the Niambie radio show.
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Changing views through radio

Stigma and discrimination are huge barriers that people with disabilities face. Changing people's mindsets is not easy - but a a three-month programme led by BBC Media Action found that leading by example is vital to create real, lasting change.

June 2020
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Inclusive business recovery post COVID-19

The challenges for jobseekers with disabilities were complex before the economic impact of COVID-19. Now they not only have to overcome barriers of stigma and discrimination, but also convince businesses, which are struggling to stay afloat, that inclusion should still be a priority.

June 2020
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