Designed in collaboration with Sightsavers, this toolkit provides a comprehensive set of resources designed to remove barriers faced by entrepreneurs with disabilities during their business journeys.

The toolkit aims to equip YBI members with the necessary tools and resources to better support entrepreneurs with disabilities.

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Hi and welcome to

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YBI's Disability Inclusivity Toolkit.

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This toolkit has been developed collaboratively by YBI, Sightsavers

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and the African Disability Forum on behalf of the Futuremakers

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Technical Advisory Working Group on disability.

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The toolkit reflects our commitment to creating inclusive,

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entrepreneurial ecosystems that empower all young people to reach their potential.

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It is a practical resource designed to ensure entrepreneurship

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is accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities.

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It incorporates insights and expertise from disability inclusion specialists

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alongside input from our global network

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to address the unique challenges faced by entrepreneurs.

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From determining accessibility to designing tailored support programs.

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The toolkit is structured to be adaptable across diverse contexts and needs.

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This is done by providing organizations with step by step guidance on

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integrating disability inclusive practices into entrepreneurship programs.

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It begins with tools to evaluate your current level of inclusivity,

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followed by detailed guidance on designing accessible

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training, mentorship, and financial services.

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This is followed by case studies, checklists, and templates

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to help organizations take action and measure their impact effectively.

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The toolkit is comprehensive yet practical by implementing its recommendations.

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Organizations can help build a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem,

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one where talent and innovation can thrive regardless of ability

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and when the environment actively supports entrepreneurs with disabilities.

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Together, we can empower more individuals

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to drive positive change through entrepreneurship.

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As with all YBI resources, we continually seek improvement and development.

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Therefore, if you spot an area for improvement,

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consider an invitation to help us make it better.

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We look forward to hearing

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how we can improve this toolkit and your engagement within the community.

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Features.

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Thanks for joining us on this journey and we hope you find the toolkit useful.

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When you're ready, open the toolkit to begin.

These tools cover a range of topics such as defining disability, common barriers to inclusion, language considerations, accessibility and reasonable accommodation, meaningful participation, the influence of cultural stigma and discrimination, safeguarding, budgeting for inclusion, and practical steps for starting.

The guides are designed to be practical and easy to use, with step-by-step instructions and actionable advice. They are written in a language that is accessible and jargon-free, ensuring that they can be used by all members, regardless of their level of experience or expertise.

There is no fixed order to follow when utilising this resource. The choice is entirely yours, to be tailored to your organisation's specific priorities.

Acknowledgement

This guide has been developed by Sightsavers, the African Disability Forum (ADF) and Youth Business International on behalf of the Futuremakers technical advisory working group on disability. The group specifically acknowledges the authorship of Elizabeth Ombati, ADF consultant to Sightsavers on meaningful participation and inclusion across its economic empowerment programmes.

Introducting Sightsavers: Sightsavers works in more than 30 countries globally to eliminate avoidable blindness and empower people with disabilities to participate equally in society. They bring effective and innovative solutions to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion in health, education, employment and governance programmes. They enable access to quality health and education, lead the elimination of debilitating diseases, and fight for disability rights.

Disability Inclusivity Toolkit

Anna Chojnicka

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What is the Disability Inclusivity Toolkit?

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