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IDSA Panel Stream

Say hello to the IDSA Design Panel. This panel is made up of Alex Lobos, Kam Redlawsk, Emily Siira, and Ariel Pershman.

The name of the lecture is called The Art of Adaptation: Disability and Design. While people with disabilities comprise nearly a quarter of the world’s population, they are often overlooked as a powerful user demographic with valuable insight. Embracing design with and for disability is not just a business or moral decision; it is an opportunity to incorporate new perspectives and unique ways of problem-solving. This panel, hosted by the Industrial Designer’s Society of America (IDSA) brings together a group of design students, educators, and professionals who represent a broad range of disabilities. These panelists will share challenges, successes, and strategies gleaned from their experiences as disabled designers. This session will promote a much-needed conversation about how the design community can facilitate diversity and inclusion in offices, classrooms, and in the products we create.