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Dan Zecchinelli
Dan Zecchinelli
Copywriter at MullenLowe MENA
Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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TitleXtraordinary Driving School
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Campaign Xtraordinary Driving School
Advertiser Localiza Rent A Car
Brand Localiza
Date of First Broadcast/Publication 2023 / 4
Business Sector Transport, Travel and Tourism
Philosophy Latin America's largest car rental company, Localiza, has launched its Xtraordinary Driving School to empower people with intellectual disabilities to earn their driver’s licences. According to data from the Ministry of Infrastructure, Brazil has more than 74 million licensed drivers - but only two with Down’s syndrome. Despite the fact that there are no restrictions on people with intellectual disabilities driving, most either aren’t aware of this or have faced social and intellectual barriers growing up. The initial impetus for the campaign came about after Rui Tofani, a planner at Localiza wanted to help a friend with Down’s syndrome fulfil her dream of obtaining a driver’s licence. Reflecting on the obstacles she would face, Localiza's in-house agency, Maloca73, was spurred on to make a change. With the Xtraordinary Driving School, Localiza will not only raise awareness for the opportunities available for aspiring drivers, but also offer driving courses and cover the expenses of 30 aspiring drivers with intellectual disabilities. One of Brazil’s drivers with Down’s syndrome is Laura Simoes, whose story is told in the hero video broadcast across TV and social media. Having always been fascinated with driving, we watch as the day comes for her to translate her dreams into reality, backed by her own determination and the support of those around her. The campaign has already achieved enormous success, reaching more than 15 million unique users, prompting 98% positive interactions on social media, and even getting the attention of the Brazilian senate. The school’s first enrollment class was filled less than 24 hours after its launch, and four were filled in the first three days. Localiza has also partnered with the Mano Down Institute, a non-profit organisation promoting the autonomy and inclusion of people with Down’s syndrome and other disabilities.
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