Featured Work
Explore our portfolio of projects driving inclusion, accessibility, and social impact.
IEC materials on Climate Change and Disability
Blind Youth Association Nepal conducted a research study focusing on the impact of climate change on individuals with disabilities. To communicate their findings, they partnered with Diverse Patterns to produce key informational materials. This included an executive summary in Nepali and a fact sheet available in both Nepali and English. Additionally, they developed two explanatory […]
Accessibility Audit of Supreme Court and Department of IT
Diverse Patterns was engaged by Access Planet to conduct comprehensive accessibility audits of two critical Nepalese government websites: the Supreme Court of Nepal website and the Department of IT (DOIT) website. The project aimed to ensure accessibility of justice-related digital resources and advance digital accessibility standards in Access to Justice initiatives. The audit of the […]
Policy Brief for Access to Insurance services for People with Disabilities
This project was a research initiative that examined the awareness and accessibility of insurance services—particularly life insurance—for people with disabilities in Nepal. The study investigated whether individuals with disabilities were informed about available insurance options and whether insurance companies actively welcomed and included them as customers. The project was executed through four sequential phases. The […]
PhotoVoice Study on Affect of Climate Change on Women with Disabilities
This PhotoVoice study focused on documenting the impacts of climate change on women with disabilities in Nepal. The project utilized participatory photography methods to amplify the voices of women with disabilities and highlight the disproportionate and inequitable effects of climate change on this vulnerable population. The project was completed over a six-month period with several […]
35 Days Mobile Teacher Training on Disability Inclusive Education
The Mobile Teacher Training project involved four educators who operated in the Madhesh Province and focused on enhancing the educational experiences and achievements of children with disabilities. They attended a specialized training program at the Diverse Patterns Training Centre in Kathmandu, which is renowned for its focus on inclusive education and disability teaching methodologies. During […]
Learning Product Preparation on Mobile Teachers Project Implementation
This project focused on collecting and documenting learnings from a four-year Mobile Teachers Project that was implemented by the National Federation of the Deaf Nepal and Handicap International in Bharatpur Metropolitan City and Kalika Municipality of Chitwan District. The evaluation involved developing a structured data collection tool and deploying a research team to conduct comprehensive […]
Digital Accessibility audit of digital channels
Save the Children Nepal engaged services to conduct a comprehensive digital accessibility audit of their communication channels to evaluate and improve the accessibility of their digital systems. The audit covered multiple digital platforms including the public-facing website, internal intranet, and social media channels such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. The project was completed over […]
Sabai Sakriya Sankalpa
Sabai Sakriya Sankalpa is a continuation of the earlier Sabai Sakriya project, which assessed the accessibility of outdoor gyms and parks for people with disabilities. This phase focuses on implementing the recommendations identified in the initial assessment, including establishing improved accessibility processes and making physical modifications to enhance accessibility at two partner gym facilities. The […]
Training on DID and Digital Accessibility Audit to Karnali Earthquake Recovery (KER) Project
The Diverse Patterns team conducted comprehensive training on digital accessibility and disability-inclusive development (DID) for CMC Nepal’s Karnali Earthquake Recovery Project in Surkhet and Jhajarkot districts of Nepal. This capacity-building initiative was designed to strengthen the skills of CMC Nepal team members and local stakeholders in creating inclusive digital content and implementing disability-inclusive practices in […]
Development of Mentorship and Program Management Portal of Aarohi Program
The Mentorship and Program Management Portal was developed for FCA Nepal’s Aarohi Fellowship Program to address the need for effective program management and equitable access to entrepreneurial resources. The initiative aimed to provide a comprehensive digital platform that would serve multiple stakeholders including FCA Nepal staff, mentors, mentees, and women entrepreneurs across Nepal. The main […]
Beyond the Norm
A practical initiative to support inclusive arts and cultural events in Nepal by promoting disability accessibility through local guidance and tools.
UNWRAP
UNWRAP connects ten emerging disabled artists from Nepal and Scotland, providing a platform for creative exploration, storytelling, and accessible theatre-making.
Activity for All / Sabai Sakriya
A participatory action research studying the accessibility of fitness equipment in Kathmandu's outdoor and open public parks to promote inclusive physical activity spaces for people with disabilities.
Participatory Action Research on Disabled Adolescents in Nepal (PARDAN)
Participatory Action Research with Disabled Adolescents in Nepal (PARDAN) to develop methods and materials to understand their experience of COVID-19.