• Stories of Impact: Inventors

Alex Knoll, Idaho

  • August 16, 2022

In 2017, Alex created a global crowd-sourced app that helps people with disabilities and caregivers search for specific accessible and inclusive features at locations around the world. ​

The Ability App launched globally in May 2020. ​

Now 16, Alex was recently awarded The Diana Award, given out by the charity of the same name with the support of The Duke of Cambridge and The Duke of Sussex, and was created to honor Princess Diana’s work while inspiring others to action.

"Because of Invention Convention, students like me have the power to make the world a better place."

 

 Watch Alex on The Ellen DeGeneres Show

 

 

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