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. Since then, the competition has become an annual event that provides unique opportunities for students to partner with industry experts. Through this collaboration, they aim to generate innovative ideas that promote inclusivity for individuals with disabilities in the workplace.
In 2024, the ADC is dedicated to achieving two significant objectives that will make a lasting impact:
1. Increasing awareness among students and businesses about the employability situation faced by individuals with disabilities in Vietnam.
2. Proposing innovative solutions to expand employment opportunities for people with disabilities, benefiting both businesses and these individuals, fostering the development of a more inclusive workforce.
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.
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Competition Format
Team
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
Dispel misconceptions regarding the work capabilities of individuals with disabilities. Examples: Awareness Campaigns, Employee Engagement, etc.
_______ Physical Solutions
Involve components integrated into office facilities or outdoor spaces, designed to enhance accessibility for individuals with disabilities or improve their performance in the workplace. Examples: Accessible Workstations, Flexible Workspace Design...
_______ Technological Solutions
Leverage advanced technologies to enhance collaboration between businesses and individuals with disabilities or to assist people with disabilities in enhancing their work performance. Examples: Assistive Software and Apps, Customizable User Interfaces...
* If the team's idea is AI-related and has advanced to the second round of the ADC, the team will have the chance of being selected to participate in the Microsoft ASEAN AI4A Hackathon 2024.
ADC 2024 Timeline
First round
Online Application & Proposal
Second round
Promotional Video
Third round
Semi-final & Final Round
1 April 2024
9 April 2024
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
10 April 2024
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
16 April 2024
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
17 April 2024
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Registration Open
Masterclass 1.1
Improve your employability (CV, Portfolio & Personal Branding)
Online
Info Day & Networking event
Topic: "Understanding Disabilities and Workplace Inclusivity"
Offline in Ha Noi
Info Day & Networking event
Topic: "Understanding Disabilities and Workplace Inclusivity"
Offline in Ho Chi Minh City & Online via livestreaming
Masterclass 1.2
Problem Solving & Collaborative Ideation
Online
02 May 2024
Proposal Submission Deadline
Why You Should Attend
Create
impactful ideas to enhance the employability of People with Disabilities.
Connect
and shadow with Senior Industry Partners from different fields
and MNCs.
Learn
how to be inclusive in your thinking and action.
Discover
strategies to sharpen your
problem-solving ability and
pitching skills.
Challenge
your limit and mark a
new milestone in
your academic journey.
Brighten
your portfolio with hands-on experience in creative ideation.
Team Prizes
1ST PLACE
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Trophy, certificate, and gifts (Samsung Lenovo Tab M11 8GB 128GB)
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Office tour in Ha Noi or HCMC and a Dinner with Microsoft General Manager for networking
2ND PLACE
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Trophy, certificate, and gifts (Over-ear Bluetooth Audio-Technica ATH-M20xBT Headphone)
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Office tour in Ha Noi or HCMC and a Dinner with Microsoft General Manager for networking
3RD & 4TH PLACE
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Trophy, certificate, and gifts (Webcam Logitech Brio 300)
5TH - 12TH PLACE & PEOPLE CHOICE AWARD
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Trophy, certificate, and gifts (Anker 633 Magnetic A1641 10.000mAh 20W Portable Charger)
FOR 12 TEAMS IN FINAL ROUND
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One-year-duration Microsoft 365 Family
FOR 24 TEAMS IN ROUND 2
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Short-cut to the Round 2 of the Dream Internship 2024 Program by P&G
Testimonials
Mr. Melvin Fernando
The Competition Founder
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!
Mr. Tuan Anh Le
2024 ADC Co-Project Leader
Industry Consultant, RMIT University
Tuan Anh currently serves as the International Mentoring and Career Consultant at RMIT Careers, Alumni, and Industry Relations. With over 10 years of experience in career development, he holds a bachelor's degree in communication and a master's degree in human resources management. As the project leader of ADC 2024, Tuan Anh aims to expand the reach of the competition to more university students nationwide and businesses, with the goal of increasing awareness among both students and enterprises regarding the employment situation of people with disabilities. Through this, he seeks to identify supportive solutions to enhance job opportunities for individuals with disabilities and foster inclusive environments within businesses for them.
ADC is being conducted as part of World Creativity and Innovation Week
Supporting Hub
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Careers, Alumni & Industry Relations
Students & Education Portfolio (SEP)
RMIT University Vietnam
702 Nguyen Van Linh Blvd., District 7, HCMC
Mr. Tuan Anh Le - International Mentoring & Career Consultant
+84 982.481.720 | +84 387.549.291
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