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OCAD U CO
Adaptive and Inclusive Design

Tools, methods and recommendations for making your offering more adaptive and inclusive

Our Adaptive and Inclusive Design program is an in-depth series of six weeks of online workshops and one-on-one coaching with an OCADU expert.

 

The program will give you the tools and resources to foster innovation, increase your addressable market, improve your product or service experience, reduce costs, and reduce legal risk by applying the principles of Adaptive and Inclusive Design to your Product Roadmap.

 

This course offers a practical, results-driven approach to adaptive and inclusive design, empowering you with the knowledge and tools needed to immediately impact your product and growth strategy.​

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The program is funded by NRC-IRAP and primarily offered to their portfolio companies across Canada.

Focus Areas

  • Theory and practice of Adaptive and Inclusive Design and its importance in today’s competitive landscape​

  • Understanding accessible, adaptive and universal design practices under the umbrella of Adaptive and Inclusive Design

  • Adaptive and Inclusive Design tools and methods that will offer incremental improvements to your product research, testing, development, and marketing processes

  • Leveraging internal diversity for low-cost, high-impact results

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Program Structure

Each week consists of:​

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  • 2-hour virtual, synchronous participatory sessions to learn new tools and methods
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  • 1:1 weekly check-ins with the program instructor
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  • Approximately 3 hours of independent work per week including conducting interviews, analyzing responses, and developing insights
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Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be issued a Certificate of Completion.

Who should apply?

  • Individuals or Organisations who want to leverage Adaptive and Inclusive Design to accelerate innovation

  • Individuals or Organisations looking for ways to increase their addressable market

Suggested Participants

Product Managers, UX/UI Designers, Marketing and Content Strategists, Customer Insights and Research Analysts, Software Engineers and Developers, Product Owners, Customer Success or Support Teams, Owners/Executives, Leaders

INVESTMENT
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The expectation is that companies invest 5-6 hours per week, split between ‘live’ virtual sessions and independent work.

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For IRAP clients, the cost of the program is covered by IRAP. Accepted applicants will only be required to cover a $500 admin fee.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) must meet the following criteria to be considered for this service:

  • Minimum of one full-time employee receiving a T4,

  • Less than 500 employees,

  • The firm is operating in Canada and has a CRA Business Number,

  • The firm has demonstrated a desire to grow and generate profits,

  • The firm meets IRAP program eligibility criteria.

Interested?

The Adaptive and Inclusive Design Program has limited capacity. All interested companies must submit an application in order to be considered for participation.

Still have questions? Contact us.

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