Designing for Disability: Driving Inclusion through Innovation

May 23, 2022
16:45–17:30 (Europe/Amsterdam time zone)

About this session

The World Health Organization estimates that over 1 billion people – 15% of the global population – live with disability. From screenless braille PCs, to autonomous vehicles and smart assistant tools, inclusive design considers human diversity and creates new ways for people to participate in socioeconomic life. How can inclusive design and disability-led modelling drive innovation to deliver...
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Speakers

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Katherine Bell
Editor in Chief
Quartz Media
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Caroline Casey
Founder and Director
Valuable 500
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David Kenny
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Nielsen
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Ellyn Shook
Chief Leadership and Human Resources Officer
Accenture

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