CREATIVE KIDS TOP Blab First Annual Neurodiversity Awards to Be Held; Call for Entries Now Open

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2024.08.27
First Annual Neurodiversity Awards to Be Held; Call for Entries Now Open

The 1st Annual Neurodiversity Awards have been announced, and submissions are now open. We look forward to receiving
many entries!
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000126992.html

■About the Neurodiversity Awards We are holding the first Neurodiversity Awards with the aim of promoting understanding
of neurodiversity and building a society where each individual can demonstrate their unique “strengths” in their own respective roles. Promoting neurodiversity can unlock new forms of creativity and contribute to the development of society as a whole.
Through this award, we aim to recognize technologies, products, and social initiatives that have already achieved remarkable results, further deepen understanding of neurodiversity, and pioneer new paths to promote diversity and inclusion in society. We look forward to receiving applications from a wide range of participants, including
students, researchers, and companies.
Details: https://neurodiversityawards.org/

■Judges (titles omitted)
: Jun Ishikawa (Professor Emeritus, Shizuoka Prefectural University; President and CEO, Extra Ltd.; President, Japanese Society for the Study of Disabilities)
; Joichi Ito (Co-founder and Director, Digital Garage, Inc.; President, Chiba Institute of Technology Educational Corporation)
・Masahiko Inami (Special Advisor to the President, University of Tokyo; Associate Director and Professor, Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology)
・Kiri (Artist; Professor, Media Expression Division, Department of Art and Design Expression, Joshibi University of Art and Design)
・Kiyoshi Kurokawa (Professor Emeritus, University of Tokyo and National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies; Special Professor Emeritus, Tokai University; Lifetime Honorary Chairman, Japan Health Policy Institute)
・Naotaka Fujii (Director and CTO, Hakosco Co., Ltd.; M.D., Neuroscientist; Representative Director, BrainTech Consortium)

■ Categories
: • Research and Development: We are seeking cutting-edge research and technologies related to neurodiversity.
• Social Implementation: We are seeking projects that have actually implemented technologies, products, or events related to neurodiversity in society and achieved concrete results.
・Planning Division: We are seeking ideas for initiatives, events, research, and products that contribute to raising awareness and promoting neurodiversity.


　

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    Professor, Keio University; Ph.D. (Policy and Media)
    Director, B Lab
    Chairperson, Learning of Tomorrow (General Incorporated Association)
    Chairperson, CANVAS

    After graduating from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Tokyo, he served as a visiting researcher at the MIT Media Lab before founding the NPO CANVAS and the Learning of Tomorrow Association, a General Incorporated Association, and assuming the role of representative. He serves as an outside director for Matsuya Co., Ltd., Fuji Media Holdings, Inc., and Digital Garage, Inc.
    He has served on various government committees, including the Information and Communications Council of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, as well as the NHK Central Broadcasting Program Council. He also serves as a director of the Digital Signage Consortium, among other roles. He holds a Ph.D. in Policy and Media.
    His publications include *Turning On Children’s Creativity!*, *What Are Smart Kids Doing on Their Smartphones?*, *The Forefront of Online Education in Japan: Considering Learning in the Post-COVID Era*,“What Is Programming Education? 45 Questions Parents Want to Know,” and “Declaration on Digital Education.” He has also provided supervision for numerous works, including “Ah, I See! Programming Education for Parents and Children Through Manga.”