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 create space to co-develop solutions to achieve the vision of a digitally inclusive and equitable future for everyone.
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 across the UK, 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
Anyone is welcome.
This talk is of particular interest for those interested in the inclusion of adults with learning disabilities and those interested in the digital transformation plans for the city of Manchester. The talk responds to the Manchester Digital Strategy so anyone working within the Manchester Digital Strategy team, the Digital Inclusion Working Group and their partners and networks will be interested.
- 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
This talk is also of relevance to digital designers and digital design students.