NewWorkTech Project: Co-Creating Framework

To design accessible and inclusive technologies, it is fundamental to understand the interaction requirements of people with disabilities. Acquiring this knowledge requires a participatory approach that involves end users and the other relevant stakeholders throughout the entire development process, from technology design to implementation and testing. Participatory methods are fundamental to developing effective, usable, and user-centred systems. This guarantees that end users' needs and preferences are included in all stages of the development process.

In recent years, co-creation has emerged as a central paradigm in the development of inclusive technologies, especially in contexts involving people with disabilities. Co-creation, by promoting the active participation of end users, designers, researchers, and stakeholders, ensures that the resulting solutions are not only technically valid but also aligned with the real needs of users.

The NewWorkTech co-creation framework includes methodological guidelines and the steps to follow to develop accessible and inclusive technologies for supporting people with disabilities in work environments. It has been been applied in several co-creation events in Italy, organised within the framework of the project, to gather knowledge on interaction requirements. It will ultimately inform the development of NewWorkTech guidelines for implementing new technologies, contributing to the development of more inclusive and usable digital solutions.

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Access the Co-Creation Framework here, and an Easy-to-Read summary here.