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This study explores the experiences of co-designers participating in a co-design program, a collaborative initiative between an Irish university and a service organization that supports individuals with intellectual disabilities. Semi-structured focus groups were conducted with co-designers with intellectual disabilities (n = 6) and support staff (n = 2) to understand their perceptions and experiences of co-design. We conducted a reflexive semantic and latent thematic analysis of focus groups which yielded key themes around confidence and belonging, strong relationships built on empathy and the importance of tools and conditions that support collaboration and creativity. In addition to presenting the findings from this study we reflect on the value of careful consideration of accessible protocols from data collection to data analysis to ensure an inclusive approach. This study provides valuable insights for researchers, co-designers, and co-researchers, contributing to sustainable and accessible co-design processes as well as inclusive research methods.

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Learning from Each Other: An Inclusive and Reflexive Analysis of the Experiences of Co-designers with Intellectual Disabilities

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  • 发表日期：

    2025年

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  • Emma Murphy,
  • Patrick Fitzgerald,
  • Fatima Badmos,
  • Peterson Jean,
  • John Gilligan,
  • Dympna O’Sullivan,
  • Sarah Boland

摘要

This study explores the experiences of co-designers participating in a co-design program, a collaborative initiative between an Irish university and a service organization that supports individuals with intellectual disabilities. Semi-structured focus groups were conducted with co-designers with intellectual disabilities (n = 6) and support staff (n = 2) to understand their perceptions and experiences of co-design. We conducted a reflexive semantic and latent thematic analysis of focus groups which yielded key themes around confidence and belonging, strong relationships built on empathy and the importance of tools and conditions that support collaboration and creativity. In addition to presenting the findings from this study we reflect on the value of careful consideration of accessible protocols from data collection to data analysis to ensure an inclusive approach. This study provides valuable insights for researchers, co-designers, and co-researchers, contributing to sustainable and accessible co-design processes as well as inclusive research methods.