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Description
This workshop introduces participants to inclusive design in astronomy education using a hands-on, design thinking approach. Based on the idea that “space should be for everyone,” the workshop explores how people with different abilities, including visual, hearing, cognitive, and mobility challenges, experience astronomy.
Participants will engage in group activities such as brainstorming, idea clustering, and prototyping to identify barriers and develop accessible solutions. Using tools like the KJ Method and feasibility–sustainability analysis, they will transform ideas into practical concepts and present them through short scenarios and demonstrations.
The workshop encourages collaboration, creativity, and empathy, helping participants understand the importance of designing inclusive science experiences. It aims to equip learners with basic tools and perspectives to make astronomy more accessible to a wider audience.
