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"We Remove Barriers and Celebrate Diversity in the Workplace"
According to estimates by the World Health Organization (WHO) and other organizations, millions of people around the world are considered disabled. According to WHO, approximately 15% of the world's population lives with some form of disability.
This means that approximately 1 billion people worldwide have a disability. Therefore, it is clear that there is a significant population of individuals with disabilities worldwide. Well, let's examine together what we are doing.
Disability Equity and Innovation
Toyota, a leading brand in the world automotive industry, not only acts with its value-oriented approach, continuous innovation and customer-oriented service principles, but also takes important steps towards different segments, being aware of its social responsibility.
Toyota has developed various projects to ensure equality and justice in the working environment for disabled individuals. These projects are not only limited to business life and support individuals to take more part in business life, but also have undertaken various social responsibility projects in order to raise awareness in society and inspire them to overcome obstacles. We contribute to the creation of a more inclusive environment in society by organizing events that encourage the more active participation of disabled individuals in social life.
We know that one of the biggest problems faced by disabled individuals is transportation. Our goal with “No Barriers, There is Toyota” is to raise awareness in society and provide ease of transportation for disabled individuals. Many disabled citizens do not have sufficient information when purchasing a vehicle, so we want to increase public awareness. We support them in enjoying safe and enjoyable driving with the accelerator pedal kit and steering wheel handle developed according to their disability.
Solutions for disabled drivers
When the right leg is dysfunctional, an accelerator pedal kit is installed to the left of the brake pedal due to the inability of the driver's right foot or leg to function. The additionally installed accelerator pedal is removable, allowing drivers without disabilities to easily use these vehicles. This modification is only applicable to vehicles with automatic transmission.
For drivers with a dysfunctional left leg, vehicles with automatic transmission are suitable for use without any modifications. Drivers with a disabled medical report and a driver's license suitable for disabled driving will be exempt from Special Consumption Tax in Türkiye.
In-House Solutions for Disabled Employees
There are five disabled personnel working under three different directorates within the company. These employees can work from home full-time, benefiting from the disabled quota. After six months, they have the right to own a vehicle without waiting for a tender.
Toyota's Activities for Individuals with Disabilities
Employment Opportunities: The company encourages the participation of individuals with disabilities in the workforce by evaluating their abilities and potential, adopting an inclusive approach in recruitment.
Disabled-Friendly Working Environment: Toyota creates a suitable environment for disabled employees by removing physical barriers, ensuring accessibility, and providing necessary technological support.
Career Development Programs: The company offers training and development programs, including mentoring and career opportunities, to support the professional growth of disabled employees.
Social Awareness Projects: Toyota participates in social responsibility projects to promote visibility and acceptance of individuals with disabilities, organizing awareness campaigns and creating platforms for showcasing their potential.
Technological Innovations: The company invests in technological innovations, such as special vehicle modifications and driver assistance technologies, to facilitate the daily lives of people with disabilities.
Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Toyota, which announced that it has become a mobility company rather than just an automobile company with the motto "Equal freedom of movement for everyone", is the global sponsor of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. In this context, Toyota started to supply sustainable and inclusive mobility vehicles to support the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Thus, the first steps have been taken to make Paris 2024 an innovative showcase of inclusive and sustainable mobility.
Toyota will create a vehicle fleet of more than 2,650 full hybrid, plug-in hybrid, full electric and hydrogen fuel cell mobility solutions at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. In addition; Among the 700 electric mobility products that will be available will be APMs designed for athletes and officials, as well as audiences with physical disabilities, including wheelchair users. Developed specifically for Paris 2024, APMs are produced in Europe and will be used as the main service vehicles throughout the Olympics.
Toyota Türkiye Special Sponsorships
Toyota Türkiye has partnered with Special Olympics Türkiye (Tössed) to support free movement in line with its mobility vision. The company sponsored special athletes representing Türkiye in basketball, athletics, swimming, and bocce at the Berlin Special Olympics in 2023. The sponsorship aimed to integrate special athletes into society, enhance their visibility, and create a positive impact on their lives through sports. Launched on May 19, National Sovereignty and Sports Day, the project achieved significant communication success.
Competing under Toyota Türkiye's main sponsorship, our special athletes returned from Berlin with five medals: two gold, one silver, and two bronze. Toyota Türkiye also sponsored the Earthquake Solidarity Games in Adana and basketball matches during the European Basketball Week. This project earned Toyota Türkiye the "Best Social Responsibility Project of the Year Award" at the Ace of Mice Award Ceremony.
In 2024, Toyota Türkiye continues to support special athletes sustainably, maintaining the main sponsorship. Additionally, the company partnered in the ski camp in Ilgaz for athletes preparing for the World Winter Games in Turin, Italy, in March 2025, and supports athletes in other sports branches.
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