#ZeroCall25📢 Nominate for a Zero Project Award 2025! Share your solutions on the topics of Inclusive Employment and ICT; be it products, projects, good practices, or public policies #DisabilityInclusion #ZeroBarriers. Learn more on zeroproject.org/zerocall25! Submit by June 16!

We are Hiring!
Join the Zero Project Team and engage with our global network of disability inclusion innovators and experts as Junior Social Media Manager! 🌍 🧵1/4

Join the Zero Project Scaling Solutions webinars to explore tools and strategies to scale your innovation!

The Zero Project is delighted to invite you to a webinar series developed by the Zero Project Scaling Solution Programme's facilitator @eu_inclusive .
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Thank You to everyone who attended #ZeroCon24 at the United Nations Office in Vienna last week. It's been an incredibly inspiring event and it's wonderful to read about connections and learnings from these three conference days by participants.
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#ZeroCon24 is live now!

Join us for Day 3 of the Zero Project Conference 2024 on Inclusive Education, and ICT! The agenda is packed with sessions centred around innovative solutions for #DisabilityInclusion.

Agenda and livestream links: zerocon24.zeroproject.org/components/365…

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For those, who couldn’t make it we have good news: today’s sessions are available on-demand, just go to ow.ly/bNMg50QzFGH
Subscribe to the Zero Project YouTube Channel here: youtube.com/user/Zeroproje…
#InclusiveEducation #ICT #InclusiveArts #ZeroBarriers 3/3

Enjoy your evening and see you tomorrow at 10:00 AM CET for “Inclusivity Snapshot: Showcasing the Essence of Japanese Innovation in Disability Inclusion”! zerocon24.zeroproject.org/sessions/c2Vzc… 2/3

A big thank you to everyone who joined #ZeroCon24 today! 🧵1/3

Join the celebration! This is the moment that our 77 Zero Project Awardees from 43 countries have been waiting for: the Zero Project Award Ceremony ✨

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#ZeroCon24 is live now!
Join us for Day 2 of the Zero Project Conference 2024 on Inclusive Education, and ICT! The agenda is packed with sessions centred around innovative solutions for #DisabilityInclusion.
Agenda and livestream links: zerocon24.zeroproject.org/components/365…

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Subscribe to the Zero Project YouTube Channel here: youtube.com/user/Zeroproje…

#InclusiveEducation #ICT #InclusiveArts #ZeroBarriers

Photo credits: Rupert Pessl

@tv_ohk

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For those, who couldn’t make it we have good news: today’s sessions are available on-demand, just go to ow.ly/bNMg50QzFGH

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A big thank you to everyone who joined #ZeroCon24 today!

Enjoy your evening and see you tomorrow at 9:40AM CET for “Leveraging social media, gaming, radio, and YouTube for education, networking, and employment”!
zerocon24.zeroproject.org/sessions/c2Vzc…

@CarolineBinc @thevaluable500

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#ZeroCon24 is live now!

Join us for Day 1 of the Zero Project Conference 2024 on Inclusive Education, and ICT! The agenda is packed with sessions centred around innovative solutions for #DisabilityInclusion.

Agenda and livestream links: zerocon24.zeroproject.org/components/365…
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Live now! Join us at the #ZeroCon24 Parliament Event here: youtube.com/watch?v=mwAmI0…

As we're finishing up the final preparations for the Zero Project Technology Forum 2024 at #ZeroCon24, we're thankful for the support of everyone involved: partner organizations, the Zero Project Network, & our sponsors @Bank_Austria, @Google, @Microsoft & The Seneca Trust.🧵1/5

Innovative solutions for disability inclusion, members of the Austrian Parliament, community representatives, and an inclusive arts performance by the Japanese White Hands Chorus. The Zero Project is delighted to announce the fifth edition of the #ZeroCon24Parliament Event!🧵1/3

The Zero Project Conference is all about innovative solutions and collaboration to remove barriers #DisabilityInclusion, so it is designed as an inclusive event online and at the UN in Vienna. Are you wondering what this means exactly? 🧵1/2

🎙️Don't miss the #ZeroCon24 Keynote by Minister Johannes Rauch! 🧵1/3

The Zero Project is all about finding and sharing solutions to advance the implementation of the UN CRPD worldwide. 🧵1/6

In less than two weeks, @CarolineBinc will be back at #ZeroCon24, guiding us through three exciting conference days with her unique energy! #Inclusion 🧵1/4

Technological innovation meets disability inclusion at the Zero Project Technology Forum 2024! 🌐 🚀
22 exceptional ICT solutions have been invited to pitch and to connect with global leaders in this second edition of the Zero Project Technology Forum. 🧵1/7

🇮🇳 Zero Project India: Exciting news about finding and sharing innovative solutions in collaboration with our Indian partners! @Youth4Jobs and @enableindia will join #ZeroCon24 to kick-off preparations for the next regional conference #ZeroConIndia and other joint projects. 🧵1/5

📣 Join us today for an engaging Twitter Chat on #AXSChat! 🌐

🗨️ @AXSChat; @debraruh ; @NeilMilliken ; @AkwyZ @ZeroProjectorg

🗓️ Date: today, February, 6, 2024
🕗 Time: 8:00PM - 9:00PM UK Time 🧵1/4

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

Join us for a powerful #ZeroCon24 keynote address by @Shani Dhanda, Disability Inclusion & Accessibility Consultant who has been recognised as the UK's most influential disabled person and the BBC's 100 Women Laureate of 2020! 🧵1/3

Calling on the Spanish-speaking community! Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect with regional organizations that share the same passion for removing barriers and creating an inclusive future. 🧵1/5

Agenda Update! More than 20 #ZeroCon24 Fireside Chats have been added to the conference agenda with more to come.

Explore the #ZeroCon24 Fireside Chats here:
🔗 Link: ow.ly/Lpje50QwiP0 🧵1/4

Speaker Announcement! Deafblindness, a dual sensory impairment, often puts people in isolation. In her #ZeroCon24 Keynote, Sanja Tarczay, President of the World Federation of the Deafblind, will speak on the importance of access to education for deafblind children & students. 1/3

The Zero Project Conference 2024 (#ZeroCon24) is a unique global meeting place to innovate for disability inclusion. Around 1,000 people from 100 countries are invited to attend the annual conference at the United Nations Offices in Vienna, 6/7

All five innovations have been selected for Zero Project Scaling Solutions: a joint programme by the Essl Foundation, Fundación Descúbreme, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Atos, and Inclusive Creation. 5/7

💡 Session: Zero Project Scaling Solutions Fellows Pitch
⌚ Date & Time: Thursday, 22 February 2024, 16:00 PM - 17:00 PM CET
🔗 Accessible livestream and details:
ow.ly/5agK50Qvp4j 4/7

+ Save Our Needy Organisation, with Marvella Odili (CEO) – Nigeria
+ Reach & Match Inclusive Education, with Mandy Lau (Founder) – Australia 3/7

+ CSIR Institute of Microbial Technology, with Alka Rao (Principal Scientist) – India
+ Fundacion En Señas del Instituto de la Sordera, with Ignacia Sauvalle – Chile
+ Jo Clemente Institute, with Victor Martinez (Educational Sector Supervisor) – Brazil 2/7

Here are five innovative solutions for disability inclusion that are ready to be scaled globally - join us at #ZeroCon24 to find out about their impact and potential to transfer their solutions: 🧵1/7

Explore current Information and Communication Technology (ICT) trends for disability inclusion at #ZeroCon24! Innovators from around the world will present their solutions across a variety of important themes: 🧵1/10

🚀Artificial Intelligence and disability inclusion: discover exciting new AI-based solutions and learn about methods to ensure that disability inclusion is reflected in AI development! 🧵1/6

From formal education, teaching frameworks, principles of Universal Design, to education technologies, support strategies during emergencies, vocational training & more - join us in exploring how we can build an inclusive future through the power of education! #EducationDay 🧵1/4

This year, innovations and sessions will be centred around the topics of Inclusive Education, and ICT. 7/7

Around 1,000 people from 100 countries are invited to attend the annual conference at the United Nations Offices in Vienna, and more than 10,000 persons will be joining online or watch the recorded sessions on Youtube on demand. 6/7

Zero Project Scaling Solutions is a joint programme by the Essl Foundation, @_Descubreme , @giz_gmbh , @Atos , and @eu_inclusive .

The Zero Project Conference 2024 (#ZeroCon24) is a unique global meeting place to innovate for disability inclusion. 5/7

+ Sensee World, with Andrew Choe (CEO) – USA

💡 Session: Zero Project Scaling Solutions Fellows Pitch
⌚ Date & Time: Thursday, 22 February 2024, 10:20AM to 11:20AM CET
🔗 Accessible livestream and details: zerocon24.zeroproject.org/sessions/c2Vzc… 4/7

+ @Hableone, with Ayushman Talwar (CEO & Co-Founder) – Netherlands
+ @Irisbond , with Eduardo JAUREGUI (CEO & Co-Founder) – Spain
+ @tv_ohk - Okayama Broadcasting Co., Ltd, with Yoshio Shinoda (Head of the Information Accessibility Promotion Office) – Japan 3/7

Discover these six innovative solutions from across the globe in a dedicated #ZeroCon24 session:
+ @AdedAsbl - Support for the Development of Children in Need, with Gilbert Ruturutsa (CEO) – DRC
+ @UFPBoficial, with Tiago Maritan (Associate Professor) – Brazil 2/7

Transferring and advancing outstanding innovations for persons with disabilities to new countries and regions. This is what the Zero Project Scaling Solutions Programme is all about! 🧵1/7

Speaker Announcement!✨Join us for a thought-provoking keynote by Bobbi Cordano, President of Gallaudet University, at #ZeroCon24! 📚🌐
📆 Save the date and join the accessible livestream: Wednesday, 21 February 2024, 11:00 CET
🔗 ow.ly/ZBVN50Qs2lo
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Innovative solutions for disability inclusion, members of the Austrian Parliament, community representatives, and an inclusive arts performance by the Japanese White Hands Chorus. The Zero Project is delighted to announce the fifth edition of the #ZeroCon24 Parliament Event!🧵1/4

It’s a wrap! And yet, it’s only the beginning of replicating innovative solutions for disability inclusion in new countries and regions… 🧵1/6

Discover innovative solutions for inclusive education at #ZeroCon24! ✨🌍
From formal education, teaching frameworks, and principles of Universal Design, to education technologies, support strategies during emergencies, vocational training, and more - 🧵1/4

And don't miss these fantastic inclusive arts performances!

Thursday, 22 February 2024 | 09:45 - 10:00 CET
Zunami and the Special Dance Crew Performance

Thursday, 22 February 2024 | 17:00 - 18:00 CET
Interactive and Inclusive Dance Lessons
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Wednesday, 21 February 2024 | 13:00 - 14:00 CET Realistic representation of persons with disabilities in the arts and media
Thursday, 22 February 2024 | 12:20 - 13:20 CET Inclusive programs in arts, dance, and music for youth
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Happy New Year! At the Zero Project we're gearing up for #ZeroCon24 - we are looking forward to welcoming our global network at the UN Offices in Vienna to share innovative solutions and learn from each other.🧵1/4

🎉 Happy New Year from the Zero Project Team! 🌟

As we wrap up 2023, we would like to thank partners, innovators, peer-reviewers, experts, and everyone who supports the Zero Project's mission of working towards a world with zero barriers. 🧵1/2

Mais Diferenças: Inclusive Education Laboratory (#Brazil) 4/7

Infinite Flow Dance: Elementary School Assemblies and ‘Scoops of Inclusion’ (#USA) 3/7

El Sistema Connect: The White Hands Chorus NIPPON (WHCN) (#Japan) 2/7

Meet the Zero Project Awardees 2024 on the topic of: Inclusive Arts 🧵1/7

Lingvano: Lingvano App (#USA) 7/10

Instituto de la Sordera (Indesor): Bilingual Intercultural Education Project (PEIB) (#Chile) 6/10

Fundación ICAL: Inverse Inclusion (#Colombia) 5/10

Federal University of Paraíba/@DigitalGovBr/ @UFPBoficial : VLibras Suite (#Brazil) 4/10

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research – Institute of Microbial Technology (@CSIR_IMTECH ): Indian Sign Language Enabled Virtual Laboratory (ISLEVL) (#India) 3/10

Asociación Ministerio Diaconal Paz y Esperanza: Peruvian Sign Language for disadvantaged deaf people (#Peru) 2/10

Meet the Zero Project Awardees 2024 on the topic of: Innovative Sign Language Programmes 🧵1/10

Youth Disability Advocacy Service (YDAS): Together: Access & Inclusion Training(#Australia) 9/12

University of Barcelona together with partner universities in Europe: Charm-EU (#Spain) 8/12

Light for the World: CapAble (#Uganda) 7/12

King Abdulaziz University: We “Hear” You! (#SaudiArabia) 6/12

Johannes Kepler University: Developmental medicine as a compulsory curriculum (#Austria) 5/12

Jô Clemente Institute: The SEAC (Specialized Educational Assistance Center) (#Brazil) 4/12

Center for International Disability Advocacy and Diplomacy at Saint Cloud State University: US China Deaf Leadership and Advocacy Project (#USA) 3/12

Asociación de Padres y Amigos de Personas con Discapacidad Santiago Atitlán (ADISA): Promoting inclusive education in Guatemala through the development of a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) (#Guatemala) 2/12

Meet the Zero Project Awardees 2024 on the topics of: Universities, and Lifelong Learning crises 🧵1/12

Sightsavers with the International Disability Alliance (IDA): Inclusive Futures (#Nepal) 6/9

Research Centre for Inclusion (RCI): Ensuring quality and friendly disability education for children with special needs (#Vietnam) 5/9

Perkins School for the Blind: Model Program Approach (#Argentina, #Armenia, #Bhutan, #Brazil, #Chile, #Guatemala, #India, #Indonesia, #Kazakhstan, #Philippines, #Thailand) 4/9

Escuelita Ambulante: Caminos de Tiza (#Paraguay #Brazil) 3/9

Appui au Développement de l’Enfant en Détresse (ADED): Tunafasi (#Congo) 2/9

Meet more Zero Project Awardees 2024 on the topic of: Inclusive Education Models from the Global South #ZeroProjectAwardee2024 🧵1/9

World Vision Malawi (WVM) with the Malawi National Association of the Deaf (MANAD): The Timwerenge 365 (T365) Digital Books Project (#Malawi) 8/11

Tai Tanzania: Pamoja (Inclusive) Project (#Tanzania) 7/11

Maple Leaf Early Years Foundation: Inclusive education in emergencies in transitional learning centres (#Nigeria) 6/11

Karuna Foundation Nepal (KFN) with Provincial Government of Koshi province: Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Programme (DPRP) (#Nepal) 5/11

Fourth Wave Foundation: Schools Where All Belong (#India) 4/11

Bridge of Hope: Provision of pedagogical and psychological support services to children in Tavush Marz (#Armenia) 3/11

Bergama Belediyesi Rahmi Yeşilsoy Engelliler Merkezi (Bergama Municipality Rahmi Yesilsoy Disabled Centre): Accessible Education Systems (#Turkey) 2/11

Meet the Zero Project Awardees 2024 on the topic of: Inclusive Education Models from the Global South #ZeroProjectAwardee2024 🧵1/11

SPOON: Count Me In (app) (#Lesotho) 5/8

LoveForLife (Suhem) Rehabilitation Services (LFL): LFL Care (#India) 4/8

Karachi Down Syndrome Program (KDSP): Education for Individuals with Down syndrome (#Pakistan) 3/8

Disabled Rehabilitation and Research Association (DRRA): VARANDA School (#Bangladesh) 2/8

Meet more Zero Project Awardees 2024 on the topic of: Early childhood interventions #ZeroBarriers🧵1/8

#ZeroCon24 Agenda update!
Over 40 sessions are already confirmed and available to be browsed on the conference platform. They feature speakers from all six continents, including this year’s Awardees from 43 countries – 🧵1/3

Reach & Match: Reach & Match inclusive education programme (#Australia) 6/9

Krembo Wings: Krembo Kindergarten (#Israel) 5/9

Israel Elwyn, with the Harris Program at Bar Ilan University: Mediational Intervention for Sensitizing Caregivers (MISC-SR) model (#Israel) 4/9

Cooperative for Inclusion (CECD): National System of Early Childhood Intervention (SNIPI) (#Portugal) 3/9

Centro UC Síndrome de Down - Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile: Programa de Estimulación Integral del Desarrollo (PEID) (#Chile) 2/9

Meet the Zero Project Awardees 2024 on the topic of: Early Child Interventions #ZeroProjectAwardee2024🧵1/9

SEDRA Foundation for Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities: Learn and Work Program (#UAE) 8/11

Schulzentrum Ungargasse: Reverse Integration Policy (#Austria) 7/11