@InclDesignTools

Inclusive Design research group at the Engineering Design Centre, Cambridge University: Produces the Inclusive Design Toolkit & other tools for #InclusiveDesign

 Cambridge, England
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"Inclusive design puts the spotlight on vulnerable populations and takes a holistic approach to their lives and needs", says @MugendiM. Our prize judge explains the values of human-centred design in our latest blog. Read more below 👇 bit.ly/4dOrQtd #inclusivedesign

Longitude Prize on Dementia - Challenge Works - Nesta

Longitude Prize on Dementia will be awarded to a breakthrough tech that learns from a person living with dementia enabling them to continue living independently.

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Luca De Angelis@luca_de_angelis20 May 2024
Did you know? 4.8% of working-age adults in the US report having a cognitive disability. Clear copy and intuitive, even basic, UX make a difference! Source: 2021 Disability Status Report (USA) by @Cornell disabilitystatistics.org/rep… #Accessibility #a11y #UXDesign #InclusiveDesign
Bar chart depicting the prevalence of disability among non-institutionalized people aged 21 to 64 in the United States in 2021. The chart shows the following prevalence rates: - Any Disability: 10.9% - Visual: 2.2% - Hearing: 2.1% - Ambulatory: 4.7% - Cognitive: 4.8% - Self-Care: 1.7% - Independent Living: 3.8%

ALT Bar chart depicting the prevalence of disability among non-institutionalized people aged 21 to 64 in the United States in 2021. The chart shows the following prevalence rates: - Any Disability: 10.9% - Visual: 2.2% - Hearing: 2.1% - Ambulatory: 4.7% - Cognitive: 4.8% - Self-Care: 1.7% - Independent Living: 3.8%

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AbilityNet@AbilityNet7 May 2024
With approximately 12 million individuals in the UK who are D/deaf or have hearing loss, we're highlighting ground-breaking technologies and digital resources that could significantly impact you or someone you know: abilitynet.org.uk/news-blogs… #DeafAwarenessWeek
A person wearing a hearing aid smiling to camera. Text displays: Deaf Awareness Week. 6-12 May 2024.

ALT A person wearing a hearing aid smiling to camera. Text displays: Deaf Awareness Week. 6-12 May 2024.

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Jonathan Hassell@jonhassell24 Mar 2024
HassellInc: “I’ve recently come to realize my disability has turned out to be one of my greatest teachers,” An open interview with Xbox leader Katy Jo Wright @Microsoft ow.ly/FrxZ50QYIV3 #Disability #Inclusion #Insight #InclusiveDesign
Katy Jo Wright, senior director of Microsoft Gaming For Everyone + Sustainability (photo by Dan DeLong)

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Today we, along with signatories from eight other organisations, have sent an open letter to Richard Holden MP and the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan about our concerns around digital exclusion in transport You can read the letter here: bit.ly/ltwopenletter #digitalexclusion

Open letter to the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Roads and Local Transport) Richard...

Today we write to express our serious concern that an increasingly digital-first transport network is disadvantaging some of our most vulnerable citizens.

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Charity Digital@CharityDigiOrg19 Feb 2024
The survey will be a vital resource for Charity Digital’s Digital Inclusion campaign. To help us by taking our Digital Inclusion survey, click below ⬇️ charitydigital.org.uk/topics… #CharityDigital #DigitalInclusion #Survey #NonProfit

Take our Digital Inclusion survey

Our new survey aims to discover how charities are affected by digital exclusion and what the sector is doing to tackle it

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Design Age Institute@DesignAge_16 Feb 2024
Delighted to share 11 projects from our 2023 Pathfinder Innovation Programme 🎉 including products & services addressing transport, mobility, social connection and health & wellbeing as we age. Thank you @HealthyAgeingUK to for the support! #weareallageing
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@RCA16 Feb 2024
🤖📱 A self-balancing robotic mobility vehicle, an AI-powered community facilitator and more... Meet the newest Pathfinder Innovation projects supported by the RCA's @DesignAge_ Institute with funding from @HealthyAgeingUK and @This_Is_Zinc 👇 bit.ly/3OKVwMK
BriteWay-XR by Briteyellow Limited, view of phone app.

ALT BriteWay-XR by Briteyellow Limited, view of phone app.

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Squiboon by Play Well For Life device,

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Jonathan Hassell@jonhassell10 Feb 2024
HassellInc: Read how @McDonalds has changed its process to put accessibility at the heart of the product development cycle. ow.ly/oLbX50QyMiH #A11y #ProdMgmt #DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign
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Human Space@hmn_space30 Jan 2024
Through our human-centered approach, Human Space creates spaces, buildings & communities that consider people first. As the #InclusiveDesign practice of @bdp_com, we can provide guidance on implementing project-specific & innovative #design strategies to create spaces for all.
“In 2022, 27% of Canadians aged 15 and older, or 8.0 million people, had at least one disability. This represents an increase of 4.7 percentage points from 2017.” – Statistics Canada

ALT “In 2022, 27% of Canadians aged 15 and older, or 8.0 million people, had at least one disability. This represents an increase of 4.7 percentage points from 2017.” – Statistics Canada

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Design Age Institute@DesignAge_31 Jan 2024
📢Join us on 15 Feb @RCA to explore projects & prototypes from our 2023 Pathfinder Innovation Programme with: @AppliedStudio, @briteyellow, @CentaurRobotics, Hangar-19, Irida Health, Play Well for Life,@Procareltd, Supersmith, Trainor Jim,@Waymap Book👇 designage.org/pathfinder-pop…
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TAXI
@designtaxi20 Jan 2024
Apple's Emmy-winning commercial shines a light on accessibility, proving great design truly is for everyone. 🌟👏 #InclusiveDesign ow.ly/kFIO30szehB

Apple Scoops Up Emmy Award For ‘Outstanding Commercial’ On Accessibility Needs - DesignTAXI.com

Apple’s ‘The Greatest’ commercial clinches the 2023 Emmy for Outstanding Commercial, showcasing the power of inclusivity in technology. 

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Join the newest campaign from @Ageing_Better: Age Without Limits which aims to educate and tackle ageism in all its forms. Ageism is the most widespread form of discrimination in the UK. We need to change the way we think about ageing. AgeWithoutLimits.org #AgeWithoutLimits
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Jonathan Hassell@jonhassell15 Dec 2023
HassellInc: Excellent article using the examples of #Braille and Boston Line Type to illustrate the importance of lived-in experience to design inclusively ow.ly/jHk650QgkQ7 @printmag #A11y #Inclusion #InclusiveDesign #Design #Blind

Braille vs. Boston Line Type: How Design Can Truly Be Inclusive – PRINT Magazine

Carl Rylatt, design director at United Us, on the need for a continuous conversation between design and the end users' needs when designing for accessibility.

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Montage of positive inclusion phrases eg "Diversity and ability" and "paving the way for a future where everyone is welcomed and included"

ALT Montage of positive inclusion phrases eg "Diversity and ability" and "paving the way for a future where everyone is welcomed and included"

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IAAP@IAAPOrg17 Dec 2023
#A11yNews: EU Parliament to boost accessibility for people with disabilities The EU Parliament is set to implement rules to improve physical & digital a11y to its premises around the EU for people with disabilities Full article: mtr.cool/ovcbnzzzxs #InclusiveDesign

Leak: EU Parliament to boost accessibility for people with disabilities | Rapporteur

The European Parliament is set to implement rules to improve physical and digital accessibility to its premises around the EU for people with disabilities, according to an internal document seen by...

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Tom Kindlon@TomKindlon3 Dec 2023
On #internationaldayofdisabledpersons, please remember that not all disabilities are visible. #IDPWD2023 #InternationalDayOfPersonsWithDisabilities #IDPWD #IDDP2023
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Design Age Institute@DesignAge_21 Nov 2023
Delighted to see Michael Strantz, winner of the @HHCDesign Walkable Challenge, be selected by @InnovationRCA's pre-incubator
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📝New blog exploring the link between disability and the #DigitalDivide. Good Things' Policy and Advocacy Assistant, @urkoguevara, explains why we need action to bridge the accessibility gap and ensure digital opportunities for all. Read now ▶️ bit.ly/3G2oRO4
Disability and the digital divide Explore the digital accessibility gap with this new blog from Good Things' Policy and Advocacy Assistant, Urko Beltran de Guevara. Read now Pictured: Urko smiling

ALT Disability and the digital divide Explore the digital accessibility gap with this new blog from Good Things' Policy and Advocacy Assistant, Urko Beltran de Guevara. Read now Pictured: Urko smiling

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Today, we are reminded of the importance of kindness and compassion in the workplace. This means designing inclusive spaces that support the health, wellbeing and productivity of every individual. Learn more: hubs.la/Q028DBGT0 #WorldKindnessDay #InclusiveDesign
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Hassell Inclusion@HassellInc3 Nov 2023
How do you design for older adults? Take a look at this blog from Thasya Ingriany @Medium for some top tips to make your digital experiences more inclusive ow.ly/LQl250Q28ZO #A11y #Ageing #InclusiveDesign #Digital
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IHCDesign@IHCDesign25 Oct 2023
A San Francisco jury recently awarded a former Marriott employee $20 million in damages after the hotel failed to accommodate his disability. This highlights the importance of workplace inclusivity, emphasizing the need to prioritize employee well-being: sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti…

Injured S.F. Marriott worker awarded $20 million from hotel chain in disability suit

A judge awarded a disabled San Francisco resident $20 million in damages after he sued...

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