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  • Why participation

    Basic principles around disability and participation and their connection to international frameworks

    Overview: Why participation
    • A closer look at disability & participation
    • Requirements of international frameworks
  • In practice

    A set of guidance on how to implement participation in everyday life and work

    Overview: Participation in practice
    • Key enablers of participation
    • Inclusive language and interaction
    • Requirements of marginalised groups
    • Participation in project cycle management
    • Community Based Inclusive Development (CBID)
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    Information on Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) and how to find and work with them

    Overview: Get connected
    • What are OPDs
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    • OPD network
    • Information for OPDs
  • Supporting material

    Download section for a variety of material to guide your advocacy work and project planning around participation

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Finding Sign Language interpretation

One of the most frequent accessibility features you will need and reasonable accommodation requests that will be directed at you is Sign Language interpretation.

Sign Language interpreters are high in demand, which is why we advise you to contract them well in advance. Be aware that in most cases, you will need to switch interpreters after about 30 minutes. For longer events, it is therefore advisable to find two interpreters. The following external websites will help you to find Sign Language interpreters for your activity:

http://overseasinterpreting.com

https://www.calliope-interpreters.org

https://www.consult-terra.com

https://www.silent-sounds.co.uk

https://wasli.org/is-interpreter

On the left of the picture is a screen on which a woman's video message is being transmitted. To the right, a Sign Language interpreter stands in the event room and translates to the audience
© CBM/Ballmaier
Sign Language interpretation during a conference

Additional resources

  • 10 Forget-me-nots for meaningful participation
  • Practical tips for working with Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs)
  • Sample registration form
  • Evaluation form for virtual and face-to-face meetings
  • Overview: Four models of disability
  • Table: Language dos and don'ts
  • Finding Sign Language interpretation
  • Basic recommendations for creating accessible documents
  • How to write an alternate text

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