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Problem:

There are many people in Quito, Ecuador with both physical and visual disabilities who do not have the independence to move around and perform the activities they desire.

Idea:

An application, easy to use, that allows these people to contact a specialized staff that provides nursing services or accompaniment at home and another that also has specialized transportation.

Main Beneficiaries:

According to the official website of statistics of Ecuador, the number of people with motor and visual disabilities over 19 years of age in Quito is 33,976. Making an estimation of strata, in reliable sources, we estimate that 85.2% of these people are of lower middle social class and above. Therefore the final target segment is 28,947 people without taking into account competition.

Stage:

Inspiration and ideation

SDG:

GOAL 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

GOAL 10: Reduced Inequality

University:

Universidad San Francisco de Quito (Ecuador)