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From paradigms to inclusive practice: Implementing universal design in production environments

 

© Daimler und Benz Stiftung - AnnaStills

Universal design encompasses the conception of products, services, and environments that are accessible to all. The aim is to create working environments that are barrier-free, can be intuitively used, and are fault-tolerant – and thus enhance inclusion, safety, and efficiency. This Ladenburg Roundtable focuses on the question as to how the principles of universal design can be put into practice in industrial working environments.

In view of demographic change, the skills shortage, and the increasing diversity of the workforce, the importance of universal design for production is gaining increasing attention. Especially people with cognitive disabilities should be ensured access to the labor market and sustainable participation in working life.

At present, this group is greatly underrepresented in industry. Insufficient adaptation in work processes, complex information systems in production processes, and a lack of support in the form of digital tools often lead to exclusion and can impair a company’s overall productivity.

This Ladenburg Roundtable brings together experts from science, industry, associations, politics, and affected parties in order to address key questions: How can the principles of universal design be applied to production systems, machine interfaces, and digital assistance systems? What role can AI-based assistance systems and augmented reality tools play in this? How can people with disabilities be actively involved in the design process and development of such systems?

Scientific management
  • Prof. Dr. Andreas Kneißler, Westphalian University
Participating scientists
  • Christoph Beyer, Federal Working Group of Integration Offices and Main Welfare Offices, Cologne
  • Prof. Dr. Dörte Busch, Berlin School of Economics and Law
  • Svenja Dertmann, Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, Bonn
  • Prof. Dr. Clemens Faller, Bochum University of Applied Sciences, Heiligenhaus
  • Dominik Frank, VULKAN Clutch and Gearbox Manufacturing, Bernhard Hackforth GmbH & Co.KG,Herne
  • Karol Kalisz, SAP Digital Supply Chain Logistics at SAP, Walldorf
  • Prof. Dr. Andreas Kneißler, Westphalia University of Applied Sciences, Gelsenkirchen
  • Heinrich Kremer, WFB Workshops of the District of Mettmann Ltd., Langenfeld
  • Tobias Munzel, Audi AG, Ingolstadt 
  • Prof. Dr. Diana Ramm, University of Applied Sciences Erfurt
  • Walter Wendt, Mercedes-Benz AG, Bremen
  • Prof. Dr. Katja Zeume, Westphalia University of Applied Sciences, Gelsenkirchen
 
 
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