Each team is comprised of a variety of stakeholders to bring in perspectives from every part of the community. Below are the four communities, and lead organizations, taking part in the Design Challenge 2021 and their focus question.
Center for Trauma Counseling – Belle Glade, Florida
How can we improve access to outpatient mental health counseling for low-income adults in Belle Glade, Florida?
Johnson County, Iowa
How can we improve access to affordable transportation for residents of Johnson County, IA who are experiencing barriers as they seek economic opportunities, including employment, education, and childcare?
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada – Clark County, Las Vegas, Nevada
How can we improve socialization and healthy food access for homebound individuals and persons with disabilities in Clark County through transportation and community support?
Sound Generations – Kirkland, Redmond, and Bellevue, Washington
How might we reduce social isolation and strengthen access to services by providing transportation to neighborhood destinations and support services for older adults living in Bellevue, Redmond, and Kirkland, especially immigrants, refugees, and those with low and moderate incomes?