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## Outcomes and future directions

Over twenty themes surfaced from the discussion content generated by the co-researchers. We organized these themes under the project’s six major project challenges.
The Regulating the Digital Domain (RtDD) project is a pioneering initiative aimed at enhancing digital inclusion and ICT accessibility for people with disabilities. By assembling a multidisciplinary team of advisors and co-researchers, the project tackles six pivotal challenges to develop a regulatory system that effectively governs the digital landscape. The project’s multi-pronged approach includes engaging individuals with lived experiences of disability, addressing systemic issues with current standards, and exploring innovative solutions to prevent barriers.

Outcomes from the co-research include emphasis on involving users with disabilities in the development process to ensure inclusivity and humanizing accessibility to promote empathy among developers. Key themes that emerged include the need for adaptable technology, improved web accessibility, practical solutions, and continuous innovation.
Through extensive co-research activities, the RtDD team identified over twenty themes aligned with the project’s six major challenges. These themes highlight the need for diverse and flexible accessibility standards, the importance of keeping pace with technological advancements, and the necessity of fostering innovation while ensuring interoperability of digital systems. The findings emphasize the critical role of involving people with disabilities in the design and development process, promoting empathy and understanding among developers, and creating adaptable and user-friendly digital tools.

Co-researchers highlighted the need for clear and enforceable accessibility laws, regular updates to standards, and the integration of accessibility into procurement contracts. Co-researchers emphasised the need for cultural shifts within organizations to prioritize accessibility and encourages creative solutions while maintaining compliance with standards.
The strategies proposed for regulations thus far consolidate these themes into actionable steps, such as establishing advisory boards, implementing dynamic standards, encouraging creative freedom, and ensuring continuous improvement through user feedback. These strategies aim to create a more inclusive digital environment by supporting compliance with standards, promoting accessibility innovation, and empowering people with disabilities.

Moving forward, the RtDD project will continue to work with stakeholders to build on the strategies from the first co-designs and reimagine and iterate on regulatory approaches that address the identified challenges. By doing so, the project aspires to significantly improve digital inclusion and ICT accessibility, ultimately informing Accessibility Standards Canada on alternative practices for creating a more accessible digital world.

Are you interested in participating or commenting? Join the Regulating the Digital Domain Canvas community \[https://canvas.instructure.com/enroll/94XY87]

[Co-design research One: The Standards Development Game](https://wecount.inclusivedesign.ca/initiatives/rtdd-cd-1/)

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