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Hi and welcome to the Simply Open Awards 2022.

To enter this year's awards, we would like you where possible to submit a video entry as outlined below. If however submitting videos is not possible for you, we are happy for you to answer the same questions but you can do this in written format, supported with photos and or audio files.

In your submission, we would like you to answer the following 4 questions:

1. Please tell us what your solution is (or in 200 words)
2. Please explain to us how you made your solution (or in 200 words)
3. Please show us how your solution works (or in 200 words)
4. Please advise or show us whether anyone else uses the solution (or in 200 words)

Important information if recording your video:

• Your video can be up to a maximum of 5 minutes long. However, you do not need to use all of the 5 minutes.
• You can record your video in multiple stages. Please do not upload more than four files. The four files must not exceed a total of 5 minutes. If they do, we will void your submission.
• Please shoot the video in landscape mode (if possible)
• The video must be focused on the solution and how it is or will enable a person with the disability or access need to overcome the barrier faced
• Always shoot focusing on the person, avoid showing their back
• Please record somewhere with adequate lighting with sufficient clarity
• Ideally, record where there is as little background noise as possible.

If you have any questions about completing your application - please email simplyopenawards@openinclusion.com

Otherwise, please continue.

Category Description

• Daily Living and Wellbeing - You must show how your solution has improved your or someone else's activities, such as eating, dressing, maintaining hygiene, getting around the home, and keeping a positive & healthy mind, body & soul.

• Employment and Advocacy - You must show how your solution has enabled you or someone else to engage more inclusively in their work, employment, or advocacy environment.

• Getting Out and About - You must show how your solution has enabled you or someone else to get around, socialise with others, and participate in sports, entertainment and fun activities.

• Communication - You must show how your solution enables you or someone else to better communicate in day to day life.

• Education - You must show how your solution has enabled you or someone else to build skills or help engage in learning.

Applications close at 23:59 on Wednesday 14th of September 2022.

Winners will be announced publicly on the 3rd of December 2022 at a live virtual event. All applicants will be invited to join.

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• That the information you have provided is true, accurate, current and complete information about yourself or the person which you're completing the application for
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