Innovative Designs for Accessibility (IDeA) Competition
The Innovative Designs for Accessibility (IDeA) student competition aims to inspire students to use their creativity to develop innovative, cost-effective and practical solutions to accessibility-related issues resulting in communities that are more accessible for persons with disabilities.
The objectives of the program are:
- to contribute to the creation of a culture of accessibility in Canada
- to motivate students to think about accessibility issues and to include accessibility in their creation of social and technological innovations now and in the future
- to develop cost-effective, practical and innovative concepts, programs, initiatives or designs that address everyday accessibility issues
Who is eligible?
Eligible applicants must be:
- Currently enrolled in any postsecondary program at a university which has recognized provincial degree-granting power, or their affiliates
- Students in all programs including architecture, arts, business, computer science, early childhood education, engineering, industrial design, medicine, nursing, political science, psychology, sociology, social work, etc. are welcome to apply
Prizes
First place – Three prizes of $5,000
Students who finish in first place will receive $5,000 and all expenses paid trip to showcase their project at a national conference.
Second place -Three prizes of $1,500
Third place – Three prizes of $1,000
Field of Study
- Any
Level of Study
- Any
Educational Institution
- Any
Citizenship
- Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
- USA or International Student
Geographical Restrictions
- None
Summary
Provider:
Universities Canada
Value:
$5,000
Posted:
January 30, 2019
Deadline:
Closed