The aim of the course is to help students understand the concept of accessibility and diversity and how it affects workplace and social relations, spaces and decisions, and to provide a foundation to design inclusive spaces and products. The main objectives are the following: - Learn about the different perspectives on diversity and accessibility; - Learn how to practice accessibility for different purposes; - Learn to successfully take in account accessibility and inclusion in different projects and disciplines; In this framework, the aim of the course is twofold. First, it aims at raising awareness and increasing general sensitivity, understanding and knowledge about diversity, accessibility and inclusion in different disciplinary fields. The second purpose is to equip students with the basic tools for designing accessible solutions in different projects.

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- Designing accessible spaces and routes (including signage) This unit aims to focus on the fundamental principles, methods, and practices in inclusive projects, with particular regard to architecture and design. Students will be able to understand the different dimensions of accessibility that contribute to defining what is required in planning physical spaces. The module will provide an introduction to the concepts of accessibility and usability and their interdisciplinary nature, then will delve into: - Laws and methodologies for an inclusive approach in architectural planning; - How to understand users and their needs; - Planning inclusive and multisensory spaces; - Dimension of accessibility: physical, social, cultural; - A specific focus on the design of accessible signage; Durata: 3 ora. Rif: Lorenzo Savio, Marco Bozzola - Designing accessible production/manufacturing processes Smart technologies are transforming manufacturing to become more inclusive, especially towards the diverse forms of neurodiversity within the workforce. The adoption of artificial intelligence, collaborative robotics, and digital systems enables workplaces, tools, and processes to adapt to different cognitive styles. Solutions such as personalized assistance, real-time cognitive load analysis, and flexible digital support help reduce barriers, errors, and stress, unlocking the value and potential of every individual. Human-machine collaboration evolves through systems that learn from feedback, providing dynamic and adaptive support. These technologies promote a more accessible, productive, and well-being-oriented work environment. The module will explore the main technological solutions and the challenges ahead for truly inclusive manufacturing that embraces all forms of neurodiversity. Durata: 2 ore. Rif: Alessandro Simeone - Designing accessible workplaces The aim of this unit is to help students develop skills for designing an inclusive workplace, recognizing their biases and practicing empathy when interacting within the workplace environment and from a leadership perspective. Students will be introduced to the concepts of diversity and disability management in the workplace from a wide variety of disciplinary fields, including management and organization studies and human resources management. Through the analysis of case studies and recent policies, students will be able to learn good practices to create an inclusive environment in the workplace and how to practice an empathetic leadership. Durata: 3 ore. Rif: Alessandra Colombelli - Designing accessible communication and interaction This part of the course will be dedicated to illustrating strategies and methodological approaches that allow taking into account diversity and inclusion in communication strategies and user experience. The module will provide an introduction on fundamental concepts of accessible communication and potential design strategies to target a wide variety of groups. In particular, the course will focus on inclusive app development, to ensure accessible interactions in regards to disabilities and neourodiversities. Durata: 2 ore. Rif: Andrea Di Salvo

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