Bringing the Human Factor to DEI: Increasing Inclusion and Accessibility from Academia and Industry to our Everyday Lives

Abstract

Given the definitions of such fields, Human Factors, Ergonomics (HF/E), and UX professionals and academics should aim to embed inclusion in their everyday lives. The objective of this panel is to offer tangible examples of how to use our Human Factors and Ergonomics background to be effective allies/advocates towards inclusion. The panelists aim to provide their views and experiences on how we, as HF/E and UX professionals, can translate what we learn and profess to increase accessibility for those around us. The specific theme of this discussion panel is to bring together practitioners, university leads, and consultants to focus a discussion on learning about tools and initiatives that we all, as individuals, can use to be more inclusive in our practice, at work, as well as in our everyday lives. This is an interactive session between the attendees and panelists, guided by the moderator, Mr. Anant Bhushan, co-chair of the HFES’s DCI AG.