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Welcome to the Accessibility Design Competition (ADC), an engaging contest that fosters an inclusive mindset among participants, empowering them to utilize their knowledge and problem-solving abilities to address real-life social issues.​ 

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The Accessibility Design Competition (ADC) was initially launched in 2020 by the RMIT Careers, Alumni & Industry Relations department, in consultation with RMIT Wellbeing’s Equitable Learning and Accessibility (ELA) team. Since then, the competition has become an annual event that provides unique opportunities for students to consult with accessibility and industry mentors. Through this collaboration, they aim to generate innovative ideas that promote inclusiveness for people with disabilities in the workplace. 

ADC 2025 invites you to propose solutions that break down barriers and improve the lives of people with disabilities. This year, ADC’s goals focus on two key areas:   

  1. Support businesses in creating greater job opportunities and fostering an inclusive environment for people with disabilities; and/or   

  2. Assist individuals with disabilities in enhancing their employability skills.    

The solutions proposed in the ADC are not limited to physical products aimed at assisting individuals with disabilities. Instead, the competition warmly welcomes all types of solutions that focus on enhancing their employability, whether they are tangible or intangible. These solutions may directly target people with disabilities or cater to those who seek to assist them, and can be designed for companies to create systems that better support people with disabilities in the workplace.

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Competition Format

Team

To participate, form a team of three students, whether from the same or different universities and embark on this journey together.  

 

Types of Solutions 

Participants will develop solutions in one or more of the following solution categories:  

     

_______  Attitudinal & Communication Solutions to build a Holistic Workplace Inclusion Solutions

Focus: Comprehensive strategies to create inclusive workplace environments that integrates into the broader corporate wellness initiatives and internal policy.  

Examples: Inclusive Hiring Practices => Comprehensive Training Programs => Mental Health Support  

_______  Architectural/Industrial Solutions to assist Sustainable and Inclusive Design

Focus: Creating physical spaces and products that are both sustainable and accessible.  

Examples: Eco-Friendly Building Materials/ Sustainable materials used in constructing accessible buildings, Adjustable-Height Workstations, and Universal Restroom Facilities with Water-Saving Fixtures.  

 

_______  Technological Solutions leverage advanced technologies to enhance work performance, such as  AI & Automation for Workplace Accessibility, Remote & Hybrid Work Accessibility 

Examples: Automated systems that adjust workplace environments (like lighting or desk height) based on individual needs. Accessible remote work platforms, hybrid office designs that consider the needs of both in-office and remote employees with disabilities  

The communication and presentation in the competition will be in English. The final solution/prototype may be conceptualized in the team’s native language to solve local issues, but the delivery of the presentation must be in English.  

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ADC 2025 Timeline

First round

Online Application & Proposal

Second round

Revise Proposal & Video Demonstration 

Third round

Pitching 

1 August 2025

(Friday)

13 August 2025 (Wednesday)

9:00 PM - 15:30 PM

24 August 2025 (Sunday)

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Registration Open

09:00 AM to noon

Opening Ceremony

Offline in Ho Chi Minh City & Online via livestreaming 

12:30 PM to 15:30 PM

Kick-off Bootcamp “Accessible by Design, Powered by AI”  

Offline in Ho Chi Minh City at RMIT SGS Campus 

Proposal Submission Deadline

Finalize your proposal and submit a written proposal (maximum 300 words) via the form on our website 

Why You Should Attend

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Create

impactful ideas to enhance the employability of People with Disabilities.

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Discover

strategies to sharpen your

problem-solving ability and

pitching skills.

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Connect

with Accessibility and Industry Mentors

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Challenge

your limit and mark a

new milestone in

your academic journey.

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Learn

how to be inclusive in your thinking and action.

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Brighten

your portfolio with hands-on experience in creative ideation.

Team Prizes

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1ST PLACE
  • Certificate and gifts (Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 PLUS WIFI)  

  • The entire team will be shortlisted in the HR Interview of P&G Dream Internship (Assessment Test would be required) 

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2ND PLACE
  • Certificate and gifts (Sony WH-CH720N Bluetooth Headset) 

  • The entire team will be shortlisted in the HR Interview of P&G Dream Internship (Assessment Test would be required) 

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3RD & 4TH PLACE
  • Certificate and gifts (LOGITECH C505 Webcam) 

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5TH - 12TH PLACE 
  • Certificate and gifts (Microlab MD118 Bluetooth Speaker) 

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PEOPLE CHOICE AWARD 
  • Certificate and merchandises 

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Testimonials

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Mr. Melvin Fernando

The Competition Founder

Senior Manager, Employment & Industry Relations

ADC is not just a competition for students and our industry partners, it is a movement that promotes the spirit of inclusivity for all of us at the workplace and one that promotes innovative equal employment opportunities. 

ADC hopes to achieve a greater acceptance of differences among us. Our ultimate goal is to embrace the diversity in us to unite us! And while we’re at it, we’re going to make it fun too! 

This is DO.ABLE! 

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Ms. Van Pham

2022 ADC Project Leader

Manager, Digitech and Communications

ADC is a collaboration in a competitive spirit. 2022 season is a rewarding journey for me where I enriched my experience by meeting various industry partners and students from RMIT & 8 other Universities in Vietnam. We all shared the same vision and mission - supporting people with special conditions in the workplace.  

As the project leader of ADC 2022, I am very proud of the achievement and social impact that students and the industry partners made together. I believe that, with empathy and care for other people, anyone can make the difference.   

ADC is being conducted as part of World Creativity and Innovation Week

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Incubation Partner

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Careers, Alumni & Industry Relations

 

Students & Education Portfolio (SEP)

RMIT University Vietnam

702 Nguyen Van Linh Blvd., Tan Hung ward, HCMC 

Ms. Ngoc Anh Ho (Andy) – Project Leader

anh.ho21@rmit.edu.vn  

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