Creating a Culture of Inclusion
Strategic Policies
Good design is built upon effective performance, efficient security, and satisfying accessibility.That is, design must consider the physical and cognitive characteristics of people with a holistic user interface that incorporates vision, audio, and touch, so as to achieve the goal of full inclusion.
Dignity: From information to knowledge (Knowledge is power)
Dignity is the first design principle.A sense of pride in oneself and self-respect.
From information to knowledge.
Message delivery, bias attitudes and Access.
Designing a functional room, building, smart city, or website, requires features that allow humans to perceive their environment and make decisions.
Independence: From accessibility to usability (Usability is enabling)
Independence is the second design principle.Free from the influence or control of another and Self-governing.
From accessibility to usability.
Design standards, government regulations, perceptions, myths and experiences.
Assuming you have access to the information and understand the options, can you independently act upon your decision, or are you dependent upon human assistance.
Integration: From passive to active (Active is inclusive)
Integration is the third design principle.Assimilation within Social, economic and identity interpenetration.
From passive to active.
Inclusive dialogs, active participation, Innovation, Availability and Affordability.
Assuming you have access to the information and able to act independently upon your options, are you an active participant or a passive observer.
Equality: From chaos to stability (Stability is satisfaction)
Equality is the fourth design principle.Social justice, Equal opportunities, achieve wealth, prestige and power.
From chaos to stability.
Collaborative processes, top down innovation, Attitude, Policies and Behavior.
The digital revolution has imposed unprecedented pressures upon organizations, and has disrupted the traditional management model. The struggle for competitive advantage has forced organizations to respond to the rapid changes in technology innovation and human rights demands. This has had a huge impact on the health of Canadian workers, and has resulted in systemic barriers in the job market for blind persons.