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Inclusive Participation Toolbox
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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)
  • Get connected

    Information on Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) and how to find and work with them

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

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

    Overview: Supporting material
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    • Additional resources
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  4. Table: Language dos and don'ts

Table: Language dos and don'ts

Inclusive language should promote awareness of the capabilities and contributions of persons with disabilities. It should foster respect for their rights and dignity as well as combat stereotypes, prejudices and harmful practices relating to persons with disabilities.

Download a table with language dos and don'ts

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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