In Maebashi City, Japan, legislation aimed at supporting people with deafness has led to significant improvements in communication and access. The legislation was first enacted in April 2016 and officially recognized sign language as a language in the city and promoted its use in the community. Before the legislation, sign language was not widely recognized, and many Deaf individuals faced challenges when trying to communicate with hearing people. Nine years since its introduction, officials have noted a surge in interest in learning sign language, with many people eager to learn and understand the lives of Deaf people. The city has also received numerous requests to hold sign language classes from local schools and businesses.

In Russia, two Deaf taxi drivers from Saratov and Ryazan shared their stories about overcoming challenges in their work and personal lives. Despite facing discrimination and prejudice, both men have built successful careers and continue to chase their dreams. Philipp Degtyaryov from Ryazan, who lost his hearing as a child, initially struggled with the idea of working as a taxi driver, fearing how he would communicate with passengers. But over time, he found ways to connect with clients using technology, and now he has goals and dreams of winning a gold medal at the Deaflympics. Artem Kulibaba from Saratov also faced difficulties when he first joined the workforce as his colleagues at a dental clinic pushed him out because he was the only employee with a disability. He eventually became a taxi driver, using a smartphone app to help him communicate with passengers, and says he rarely faces discrimination in his work.

A farming project in South Africa is helping Deaf people gain valuable skills and find employment in agriculture. At the Westonaria Agricultural Park in Johannesburg, the Voiceout Deaf farming collective was founded by a Deaf entrepreneur Matebogo Victoria. The initiative provides a space where Deaf individuals can work together, communicate in sign language, and learn about farming. Victoria, who faced challenges as a Deaf student, created Voiceout to address the lack of opportunities for Deaf people in the country. Many Deaf individuals struggle with access to education and jobs, often dropping out of school due to long travel distances and insufficient support. Voiceout aims to offer Deaf people the chance to build skills and find sustainable work.