Talent Search for Youth with Disability
Talent Search for Youth with Disability
Innovation by Youth with Disabilities (I-YwD) project identifies and empowers persons with disabilities who are self-motivated to formulate and implement innovations in society. Innovation for the framework of this project is defined as a unique and well-formed idea or solution to a pertinent problem in society. The innovator will question the status quo and think creatively to bring an outcome that will have a positive change benefiting all stakeholders. It can be for-profit or non-profit.
Aims & Objectives
- To identity youth with disabilities with a drive to be innovators/ entrepreneurs/ researchers
- To catalyze their role as innovators and change-makers.
- To offer training, mentoring and skill development with accessibility features.
- To create a pool of sensitized stakeholders who are able to empathize and adapt based on need.
- Offer certificate program in Assistive Technologies.