open inclusive design
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An overview of Inclusive Design concepts and techniques and how they've been applied in the Fluid Project.TRANSCRIPT
Open, Inclusive Design
Colin ClarkLead Software Architect,
Inclusive Design Research Centre
OCAD University
Michelle D’SouzaSenior Inclusive Developer (Community)
Inclusive Design Research Centre
OCAD University
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What is accessibility?
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Rethinking Disability
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Rethinking Disability
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Rethinking Disability
A mismatch between the
user
and the
user interface
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Disability is a usability issue
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Disability is contextualThursday, 28 June, 12
Designing for Context
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Disability is environmental
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Accessibility is...
the ability of the system
to accommodate the needs of the user
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Accessibility is...
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Accessibility is...
Something we all benefit from.
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“I can’t even imagine what a better UI for me would look like, because I’ve spent the past 13 years of my life adapting to the computer.”
- Johnny Taylor, unboundedexistence.com
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Make yourself at home...
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Personalization...
• User interfaces that can adapt to the needs, preferences, tastes of users—feel at home
• Content that can be delivered in a form that people can understand and use
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Inclusive Design
• Making emerging technology accessible
• Tools and resources for makers
• Policy, standards, and guidance
• Everything is open source and open access
• Education: Masters of Inclusive Design
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floe
Decapod
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Floe: Open Learning on the Web
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Problems & NeedsThe Internet is no longer optional, but many can’t use it.
The assistive technology market is stagnant.
The cost of assistive technology is unsustainable.
We are in a new era of cross platform diversity.
Computers are everywhere, but accessibilty isn’t.
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Envisioning the GPII
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Questions?Colin Clarke: [email protected]: @colinbdclark
fluidproject.orggpii.net
Michelle D’Souzae: [email protected]
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