Inclusivity in Research and Design: A Win-Win for Business and Society

Join us to learn more about inclusivity in research and design from Lanre Jerry-Ijishakin.

Topics include:
• Practical tips for implementing inclusivity from ideation to product Launch
• Justifications for investing in Inclusive design
• Actionable steps toward inclusive design

Lanre Jerry-Ijishakin is a User Experience Researcher and Customer Experience Accessibility Designer at Emids. She also works as a part-time professor of Human-Centred Design Program at Algonquin College, Ottawa. She is passionate about leveraging technology and human-centred design to improve people’s well-being. As a member of the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) and a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competence, Lanre actively supports UX teams and organizations in considering accessibility in product and service designs. She is a firm believer that accessibility and inclusion practices are beneficial not just for the people, but for businesses as well.

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