Discussion and recommendations
What initiatives might be made to achieve better design?
Phoneability (see reference 36) argue that a significant cultural shift will be necessary to bring about any real change. If this is to be achieved, action is needed by legislators, manufacturers, product designers - and consumers themselves. A good focus for action would be the year 2003, the European Year of Disabled Citizens, and intended to be a catalyst for new policies. Below we review some of the options. Each section makes recommendations.
- Legislation
- Standards
- Self regulation
- Work with manufacturers
- Design colleges
- Awards and labels
- Procurement policies
- Consumers
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