ACINCLUS

Problem:

The lack of inclusion and accessibility that people with disabilities face in social events is present in multiple aspects, from the deficiency of physical and communication adaptations to the absence of accessible information, which leads to social exclusion and isolation.

Idea:

Acinclus promotes equal opportunity, allowing every event attendee to fully participate in social activities encouraging the sense of belonging, inclusion and empowerment, through strategic alliances with event planners by implementing and offering infrastructure adaptations (different types of ramps for wheelchairs), sign language interpreters, braille menus for the blind, among others.

Main Beneficiaries:

Event planners, family members of people with disabilities, people with disabilities.

Stage:

Inspiration and ideation

SDG:

GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-being

GOAL 10: Reduced Inequality

University:

Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ