Inclusion Impact Award

Upper-secondary

About the award

Recognises JA teams developing innovative solutions that promote inclusion and accessibility, with a particular focus on improving autonomy, dignity, and quality of life for people with intellectual disabilities, while still welcoming broader inclusive solutions.

Criteria

  • Understanding of the Problem: Clear understanding of the problem, particularly how it affects people with intellectual disabilities in everyday life.
  • User Engagement: Evidence of some level of engagement with users or caregivers (even informal conversations or observations).
  • Practicality: Practicality of the idea in real-world settings, even if still at concept stage.
  • Impact: Potential to contribute to greater independence, dignity, or social inclusion over time.
  • Future Potential: Thoughtfulness around how the idea could evolve or scale if further developed.
  • Teamwork & Values: Demonstrates collaboration and commitment to inclusive principle

Judges

Olenka Villareal

Founder and CEO Magical Bridge Foundation

Rodrigo Samwell

Senior Advisor EFG, and former CMO at ESL

Ellen van Deventer

Director Philanthropic Foundation, and co-Founder and Chair at ADAPT

Winner(s)

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