Zero Project Awardee 2025Updated on 4 December 2024
A large-scale programme for mainstream employers in staff training, workplace adaption, and job placement
About
The Yo Puedo, ¿Y Vos? Foundation, a DPO founded in 2012 in San José, advocates for labour inclusion of people with diverse disabilities. Its Yo Puedo Trabajar programme trains company staff on diversity, reaching over one million people by 2024. It ensures job suitability and promotes inclusive workplaces. From 2012 to 2024 over 1,500 people with disabilities found jobs, approximately 5,000 workplaces were adapted, and the programme has expanded to neighbouring countries.
Solution: Yo Puedo Trabajar (I Can Work) Programme
Organization: Fundación Yo Puedo, ¿y Vos?
Country of Implementation: Costa Rica
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[Alt text: A man with Down syndrome, seated in a modern café, interacts with a small robot that appears to be delivering a receipt. This scene reflects advancements in technology that support independence and accessibility, showing how inclusive innovations can enhance everyday life for all individuals.]
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