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First, we created three questions that encompassed the six project challenges:

1. What specific problems have you faced using digital tools or systems like computers, things with screens & buttons or apps on phone?

2. Think about new technologies or apps that didn’t work well for you. What rules should have been in place to make them more accessible?

3. Can you see any problems with rules to make things accessible that don’t say how to do it?
1. What specific problems have you faced using digital tools or systems like computers, things with screens & buttons or apps on phone?
2. Think about new technologies or apps that didn’t work well for you. What rules should have been in place to make them more accessible?
3. Can you see any problems with rules to make things accessible that don’t say how to do it?

Next, we chose to leverage CANVAS a Learning Management System (LMS) which hosts the RtDD community to support participants in preparing for synchronous discussions about standards development, document the discussions, and reviewing their contributions.

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## Outcomes and future directions

Over thirty-five themes surfaced from the discussion content generated by the co-researchers. We organized these themes under the project’s six major project challenges.
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.

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.

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.



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

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