Equality vs. Equity: Introduction to Inclusive Design

This first episode of the Designing for All Humans series introduces key concepts and vocabulary in inclusive design through conversation with educators at the Ability Project. What is ability? How might designers participate in the destigmatization of disability? What is the difference between inclusive design and accessibility and related concepts? The Ability Project is an interdisciplinary research lab at NYU dedicated to the intersection between disability and human-centered design. Learn more about the Ability Project by visiting http://ability.nyu.edu. The guest speakers featured in this episode are: Allan Goldstein [Senior Lecturer of Disability Studies, NYU Tandon], Marianne Petit [Professor of Digital Media, NYU Tisch & Board Member, Adaptive Design Association], and Anita Perr [Professor of Occupational Therapy, NYU Steinhardt]. ********* Credits---conception and production: Harshita Nedunuri; co-conception: Anne-Laure Fayard; sound design, music & post-production: Guilhem Tamisier. To learn more about the NYU chapter of Design for America, visit www.dfanyu.com and follow us at twitter.com/DFANYU.