Our Projects
EU-Supported Neurodiversity and Inclusive Education Initiatives
Beyazay contributed to the sharing of international experience and best practices by conducting activities on neurodiversity and inclusive education for educators in Romania as part of a European Union program.
International Employment Project for Disadvantaged Adults
Led by Beyazay and involving partners from Italy, France, and Romania, an international project was carried out with the aim of enhancing the vocational skills and employment opportunities of disadvantaged adults by combining textile waste with traditional handicrafts.
Transition to University and Working Life Training with the Oklahoma Rehabilitation Council
In collaboration with Beyazay and the Oklahoma Rehabilitation Council, Turkey’s first certified "transition" training project was implemented, focusing on the transition processes of individuals with disabilities from high school to university and from university to professional life.
International Rehabilitation and Disability Congresses
Beyazay contributes to the scientific activities and scientific committees of the International Conferences on Rehabilitation and Disability through its collaboration with TIIKM, a global academic conference and research platform.
Education Overcomes Every Barrier – Stage 2
Following Presidential decision no. 2650 of 10 June 2020, the Turkish Beyazay Association is recognised among the organisations that may collect donations without prior permission under article 6 of Fundraising Law no. 2860…
enGrehber
An artificial intelligence application capable of making life dramatically easier by informing users and carrying out tasks on their behalf. Because matters affecting people with disabilities are vital, for now this…
Movement to Overcome
Adding yet another initiative to the projects and campaigns it runs to remove barriers in every area of life — from education to employment, from sport to health — the Turkish Beyazay Association announces a new campaign…
Better Together
Run by the Turkish Beyazay Association and supported by the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities, the ‘Better Together’ project took place in North Macedonia on 19–22 November 2015…
Turquoise Project: Disability Knows No Borders
Delivered in cooperation between the Turkish Beyazay Association and TİKA. The project aims to develop a model programme for people with disabilities and for society, reaching kinsmen with disabilities living beyond Türkiye's borders…
Overcoming Barriers with Online Education
A project enabling people with physical disabilities living in Istanbul who cannot access school education, or who have left their education unfinished, to study online from home and so rejoin the education system…
Mobile Communication for All
Launched in cooperation between Avea and the Turkish Beyazay Association to help people with visual impairments lead a better quality of life, the “Mobilişi(ti)m” project brings mobile communication…
The Future of Blindness Project
Launched in 2010 in cooperation between the Turkish Beyazay Association and Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality so that a person who cannot see may live with minimal dependence on others, move independently and stand on their own feet…
Careers for People with Disabilities
In 2010 the Turkish Beyazay Association launched the “Careers for People with Disabilities” project in cooperation with İŞKUR and Bağcılar Municipality to increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Education Overcomes Every Barrier
Launched in 2009 under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye, jointly with the Ministry of National Education and the Ministry of State and coordinated by the Turkish Beyazay Association, guided by the principle that “no person with a disability anywhere in Türkiye should be left without education”…
Ee-Commerce (Barrier-Free E-Commerce)
A certified e-commerce specialist programme created for groups of people with disabilities. The project helps this community — turned towards technology and the economy — take its place in e-commerce, Türkiye's fastest growing sector…
Walking Together
A project delivered in cooperation between the Ministry of Family and Social Policies and the Turkish Beyazay Association, planned to run between 2013 and 2015. Following research carried out in our country…
Accessibility
Adding another initiative to the projects it runs to remove barriers in every area of life — from education to employment, from sport to health — the Turkish Beyazay Association works in the field of “Accessibility”, an area of great importance in our country…
Short Film Competition
With the support of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Türkiye, led by Turkish Beyazay and coordinated by the Beyazay Muğla branch, the “Olive Blossom National Short Film Competition” on the theme “Are we different, are we aware?”…
Teknofest (Barrier-Free Living Technologies)
The Barrier-Free Living Technologies Competition aims to improve the quality of life of individuals with special needs, to support social integration through the national technology initiative and to encourage original technological solutions that can be brought to life with domestic, national resources.