Students – Compete for Accessibility Award in Imagine Cup 2009

Microsoft Accessibility BlogJan 14, 2009

Announcing the launch of the Accessibility Award!

This is the 2^nd year that the Imagine Cup has a competition specifically for a creating a new accessible technology solution. The competition is open to University students around the world. The solution idea needs to solve a real-world accessibility problem with technology access. You can learn more about the competition, and the realm of accessible technology at: http://imaginecup.com/Competition/mycompetitionportal.aspx?competitionId=33. There are lots of scenarios to explore – education, mobile computing, communications, Windows, workplaces, Information Technology, social networking, and more!

The teams submit an abstract and storyboard or prototype to describe their solution. All entries must be submitted by March 31, 2009. Then, up to 30 teams will continue on to Round 2.

First place prize is $5,000! And Second place prize is $3,000!

You can post questions here or on the Imagine Cup site. We are looking forward to your participation and thoughtful entries!