1. Enabled by Design: the who, what and why www .enabledbydesign.org blog: http://enabledbydesign.org/blog twitter: http://twitter.com/enabledby College of Occupational Therapists: 8 th February 2011
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3. Plastic not so fantastic… www .enabledbydesign.org blog: http://enabledbydesign.org/blog twitter: http://twitter.com/enabledby
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6. A community of people passionate about those well designed everyday products that help to make day-to-day tasks that little bit easier. By sharing their loves, hates and ideas, Enabled by Design-ers challenge the one-size-fits-all approach to assistive equipment through the use of clever modern design. Definition of Enabled by Design… www .enabledbydesign.org blog: http://enabledbydesign.org/blog twitter: http://twitter.com/enabledby EbD
10. Add bringing online and offline together slide!!! Bringing on and offline together… www .enabledbydesign.org blog: http://enabledbydesign.org/blog twitter: http://twitter.com/enabledby We are EbD We are Enabled by Design event held at Design Museum, London in June 2010
11. Community member Denise Walbrugh says… www .enabledbydesign.org blog: http://enabledbydesign.org/blog twitter: http://twitter.com/enabledby Enabled by Design-er “ Enabled by Design has been a real beacon of how things should be, kit-wise and attitude-wise too, and has helped me a lot, as I’m sure it has others”.
12. Enabled by Design’s ethos www .enabledbydesign.org blog: http://enabledbydesign.org/blog twitter: http://twitter.com/enabledby It’s time we start recognising people for being just that, people and move away from ill-informed stereotypes often applied to ageing and disability Our ethos: “ We believe the world is made up of people who have a range of abilities, each person having their own personal strengths and qualities. We’re passionate about harnessing these strengths to empower people to live as independently as possible.” Stereo- types
13. Design for All (DfA) www .enabledbydesign.org blog: http://enabledbydesign.org/blog twitter: http://twitter.com/enabledby Design for All (DfA) is a design philosophy targeting the use of products, services and systems by as many people as possible without the need for adaptation. Design for All is design for human diversity, social inclusion and equality. Closely related to Inclusive Design and Universal Design Result: Products and services suitable for general public including older people and people with disabilities
14. Accessibility for the Masses www .enabledbydesign.org blog: http://enabledbydesign.org/blog twitter: http://twitter.com/enabledby By mainstreaming accessibility, this can help to remove any stigma attached to independent living products, while making people's lives that bit easier and in turn more manageable. For us, Design for All means accessibility for the masses. Mainstreaming accessibility
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19. www .enabledbydesign.org blog: http://enabledbydesign.org/blog twitter: http://twitter.com/enabledby Any questions ? Thank you for listening!
20. Where to find us: www .enabledbydesign.org blog: http://enabledbydesign.org/blog twitter: http://twitter.com/enabledby Website: http://enabledbydesign.org/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/enabledbydesign Twitter: @enabledby or Email: [email_address]
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