Richard Bowman, Ceramic Engineer test procedures that would enable better specification practices. It will outline a roadmap that should satisfy reasonable expectations for inclusive safe flooring. Charter, key relationships, implementation plans, and a vision or what could be achieved by the Charter. 04:00 Exploring the secret logic of universal design in architecture in Tehran Lida Eslami, PhD candidate Azad Islamic University, Tehran This presentation will discuss the compatibility between the principles of universal design and designs based on local needs, availability of construction materials and reflecting local traditions. It will look at which principles can be used to support local needs and traditions to create more inclusive spaces. Universal Design Consultation Guide for Occupational Therapy Practitioners Dr Apeksha Gohil , Monash University This presentation will report on the development of a guide for occupational therapists based on universal design solutions. The aim of the guide is help occupational therapists consult with clients, service providers, service users and stakeholders from diverse contexts, so as to provide potential users with opportunities 04:30 Architecture for All: Inclusive public space and buildings Allen Kong, Architect International case studies of universal design and inclusion are the focus of this presentation showing the varying perspectives and opportunities that different regions have to implement inclusive design practice. Examples of places and new buildings in Puerto Rico, Hong Kong, Japan, Ireland, Greece and Vietnam will be showcased. Case Study: Accessible beaches for all Tom Bevan, Access and Inclusion Officer, Hobsons Bay City Council This presentation will outline a four year case study capturing the trials and tribulations of endeavouring to work towards two fully accessible beaches by 2020. With the addition of an adult change toilet, Altona now has an accessible hub from which to provide other water activities. 05:00 Close Day One Networking Drinks – Sponsor TBC DAY TWO Wednesday 5 September 2018 08:45 Welcome
09:00 Keynote: Accessible Tourism: Everyone can benefit from an inclusive approach Chris Veitch, Tourism Consultant, Access New Business 09:40 Accessible Housing and the National Construction Code Kieran O’Donnell, Senior Project Officer, Australian Building Codes Board Followed by Q&A moderated by Michael Small Panel Session: Down to Practicalities, Chris Veitch Bill Forrester, and Kevin Cocks AM 10:10 A journey in inclusive tourism: Finding and providing the right information Nadia Feeney, Operations Manager, ADTW 10:30 Tea break Concurrent Session One Concurrent Session Two 11:00 Virtual Reality and accessible housing design policy within the NDIS Libby Callaway, Monash University Virtual Reality online housing tours using the “My Home Space” web platform is the subject of this presentation. Users can explore different housing scenarios, filtered by NDIS SDA design category and housing type. This approach can be applied to other settings to inform and support universal design principles. Everyone's Business: Inclusive Tourism online learning course Chris Maclean, Policy Officer Local Government NSW The tourism sector in NSW includes more than 95,000 tourism operators and businesses. This presentation will show how universal design was incorporated into the development of online course materials, and discuss the consultation process, key facts around the inclusive tourism market, and the benefits of an inclusive design approach. 11:30 Home Coming? A story of reassurance, opportunity and hope for universally designed housing in Australia Dr Penny Galbraith, Project Manager, Builder and Access Consultant Housing resides within a complex policy, statistical and compliance landscape. This presentation discusses research showing how universal design has permeated Government policy; uses ABS data to reframe ‘accessible’ housing into the mainstream; and a compliance gap analysis shows design features that might cost more, be designed out, or be Applying universal design to engagement methods to help build Inclusive Communities Dr Lisa Stafford, Queensland University of Technology This presentation will discuss and illustrate how applying universal design approach to engagement methods can help enhance the active participation of excluded voices, such as people with disabilities, in community planning processes. Such practices aim to generate collaborative analyses and solutions to building inclusive communities at the local level. Concurrent Session One Concurrent Session Two
an airport guide for travellers with dementia. 3:00 Afternoon Tea Break 3:30 Final Panel Session: Speakers to be confirmed Topic: Home and Away with Universal Design 4:15 Announcements and closing remarks 4:30 Close POSTERS Reimagining Co-design through Ability and Techné Dr Janice Rieger (QUT); Dr Jasmien Harssens (UHasselt); Dr Megan Strickfaden (University of Alberta) This research explores the different ways that designers come to understand how to design environments for users with abilities that differ from their own. Through three international case studies, we illustrate that the ways designers design for/with people who have disabilities can be shifted when considering ableism and techné. So Close and Yet so Far Away: Teaching Design Students to Design for Differences Dr Janice Rieger (QUT) and Dr Annie Rolfe (QUT) Teaching design students to design for/with people with disabilities is still a significant challenge in design education. This presentation reflects on the various pedagogical methods that were undertaken to educate architecture and interior design students at QUT on inclusive design. These studies resulted in recommendations for improvement, student reflections and teacher reflections. We can still accept picture posters showcasing good examples of universal design, accessibility and inclusion Contact Jane Bringolf on email for details.