2021

Each year Maude’s Ventures releases three design challenges created alongside people who have personal experience with dementia. Nonprofits, for-profits, and individuals are encouraged to seek funding for a creative solution directed at one of these challenges.
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Design Challenge #1
Design a line of dignified and stylish adaptive clothing for people who have challenges with mobility.
Design Challenge #2
Create a simple tool, resource, or program which helps people with aphasia (difficultly with speech) communicate and accomplish the tasks of daily life.


Design Challenge #3
Develop a model for respite care that caregivers of all income levels and living situations can access and afford.