We need a logo. Don’t you think? What does Association for disAbility & Development(ADD) mean to you? How do you see us represented? ADD is thinking about its public image, and we are seeking a new logo to help define what ADD represents now and where you would like to see the organization headed in the future. Design a logo that captures the spirit and sensibility of ADD and help us build a consistent “brand” to be used across all ADD materials that truly represents Association for disAbility & Development!

Please circulate this news to artists, advocates, educators, web designers, etc, creative and non-creative people alike.

Submissions need not come from ADD members. But they should meet the following criteria:

• All designs must be original artwork.
• The logo should represent disability in a way that people from diverse communities and perspectives can identify with.
• The logo should not represent any singular disability; instead, it should illustrate a multi-faceted, cross-disability design.
• The logo should have high contrast and/or other considerations for blind and visually impaired access.
• Submissions should consider universal design objectives generally
• There are no size requirements, but design should be able to withstand scaling (up and down) to various sizes.
• All else being equal, ADD members will receive priority. (So if you are not a member already, please consider joining now!)

Please submit the logo as a power point slide or jpeg attachment, and include a short paragraph about how the design represents ADD.

The new ADD logo will be widely used on both formal and informal items: letterhead, web pages, stamps, etc. It is one way to have a lasting impact on ADD and the disability community at large. The winner, selected by the ADD Board, will receive widespread recognition and a free life-time membership to ADD(other prizes available. : ))

Further inquiries to Hassan Nizam 7788292 or me M.Yasiph 7776688.

OR please email submissions to [disability dot maldives at gmail dot com] [addmaldives at gmail dot com]

Update: Submit before Feb 25th 2009

Update: Submit before 3rd March 2009,

These submissions are as of 22nd feb 2009;