Independo

SDG 3: Good Health and Well-BeingSDG 4: Quality EducationSDG 10: Reduced inequalities
  • Year: 2024
  • Award: WSA European Young Innovators
  • Category: European Young Innovators
  • Producer: Konstantin Strümpf, Daniel Harringer, Michael Höchtl, Nathalie Büttner
  • Country: Austria
  • URL: https://www.independo.app

Independo is a digital calendar designed for individuals who have difficulty interpreting written content. It uses symbols and audio to make appointments accessible for those with learning difficulties. By also addressing the challenges faced by people with cognitive disabilities, who often struggle with traditional text-based calendars, Independo fosters greater independence and self-efficacy in managing schedules. The app allows users to create, manage, and delete events using intuitive symbols, rate past events, and share calendars by synchronizing with conventional platforms like Google Calendar. In Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, where printed pictogram calendars are commonly used, Independo streamlines the process, reducing the time and resources required for support while enhancing users' freedom of choice. With Independo, managing everyday tasks is easy.