Inclusive Digital Access: Learning from Lived Experiences

What’s on offer?

Manchester is on a mission to establish itself as a global digital leader by 2026. As a globally recognised digital city, leading researchers in Digital Inequalities from Manchester Metropolitan University, in collaboration with experts with learning disabilities, have joined forces to demonstrate how digital strategies across the UK can be co-produced and include the perspectives of people with learning disabilities.

This co-produced interactive session will allow attendees to think critically about the importance of inclusive design and policymaking for digital cities.

We will hold space to co-develop solutions to achieve the vision of a digitally inclusive and equitable future for all.

What’s it about?

Public sector organisations nationwide are looking at how they can ensure the voices of people and communities are at the centre of their work. This event will share best practice research and provide practical examples.

These examples will help inform, empower, and enable policymakers nationwide who lead digital strategies to ensure the voice of people with learning disabilities is at the centre of their work.

Who’s leading the event?

Charlotte Hardacre – Manchester Metropolitan University

Stephen Blake – Manchester People First

Jodie Bradley – Speakup Self Advocacy

Sue Caton – Manchester Metropolitan University

Sally Ferguson-Wormley – Speakup Self Advocacy/Manchester Metropolitan University

Of particular interest to

Digital policymakers and strategists

Public sector leaders and decision-makers

Digital designers and design students

Researchers in digital inequalities and inclusive design

Advocates for people with learning disabilities

Community organisers and social workers

Technology and UX design professionals

Host or Publisher Manchester Metropolitan University