We are encouraged by an overwhelming response to the ‘Call for Nomination for Svayam Accessibility Awards 2018 (Taiwan)’. The Jury consisting of national and international experts have shortlisted 10 applications for final review.
Each of these applicants have proven record of mobility, transportation and accessibility related projects implemented in the territory of Taiwan on the thematic areas. The award ceremony will coincide with the 15th International conference on Mobility and Transport for the Elderly and the Disabled Persons (TRANSED2018, Taipei), scheduled to be held during 12-15 November 2018 at Taipei, Taiwan.
We thank our jury members for shortlisting the top 10 agencies/organizations. The names of finalist organizations with their respective categories are as below:
| S.No. | Names of Organization | Category/categories |
| 1 | Children Are Us Social Welfare Foundation (CAREUS) | Best Practice Project |
| 2 | The Bureau of Transportation, Taichung City Government | Accessible Public Transport |
| 3 | Eden Social Welfare Foundation | Best Practice Project |
| 4 | Yulon Group & OurCityLove Social Enterprise Taiwan | Best Practice Project (Transport) |
| 5 | OurCityLove Social Enterprise Co., Ltd., Taiwan | Best Practice Project (Hospitality) |
| 6 | Bureau of Transportation, Tainan City Government, Taiwan | Accessible Public Transport |
| 7 | Institute of Transportation, MOTC | Accessible Public Transport |
| 8 | Chiayi City Government | Accessible Tourist Attraction/ Heritage Site |
| 9 | National Taiwan Museum | Accessible Tourist Attraction/ Heritage Site |
| 10 | North Coast & Guanyinshan National Scenic Area Administration, Tourism Bureau, MOTC, Taiwan | Accessible Tourist Attraction/ Heritage Site |
We congratulate all ‘Finalists’ who made it to this prestigious and coveted list. Keep your fingers crossed and watch this space for the final results to be declared on 14 Nov. 2018!!