design Age-Friendly?

How to

systems thinking + common language + eliminate bias + responsible design

The Ground Rules

  • BE KIND - let’s call each other in.

  • BE CURIOUS - come with a beginners mind.

  • THE DATA IS THE DATA - do you disagree? see rules #1 and #2.

  • COMMIT TO AGE EQUITY - learn more from the Equity Army.

  • PUT DOWN AGE BIAS - “In an ageist culture, age is derogatory. It should be neutral.” — Ashton Applewhite

We’re here to get it right, not to be right.

Step 1: Inclusive Design

universal design, human-centered design, user-centered design

Step 2: Address Age Bias

policy + law, intergenerational design, education

Step 3: Address Fractured Systems

academia, industry, government

reading + research +

reading + research +

On Language + Bias

Changing The Narrative
This Chair Rocks
Breaking The Age Code
Radiant Rebellion

On Design

Design a Very Short Introduction
Equity Army

On Systems

John A. Hartford Foundation Age-Friendly Ecosystem
Age-Friendly Ecosystem

LET’S WORK TOGETHER