Event details
The purpose of this online event is to demonstrate how human factors as a discipline can help address Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) issues.
This webinar will explore the different situations that give rise to EDI issues, including the impact of equipment positioning on wheelchair users, the impact of open plan offices on neurodiverse people, and the impact of user interface language and terminology on people with communication difficulties. It will discuss the implications of these EDI issues, including the impact on the people directly experiencing them, as well as the wider impact on society. It will uncover how human factors can make a difference in addressing these issues, including adopting a systems approach, using a participatory design process and applying specific human factors methods to enhance EDI delivery.