Consider a simple proposition: Everything that has been created can be improved upon. No object, system, or idea should continue to exist if it does not successfully fulfill the needs it was created for. In NETWORK: An Inclusive Approach to Design with a Focus on Access Technologies and Health Care, Dan Harel demonstrates how a firm vision, genuine will, and hard work can lead to innovative and meaningful improvements in the way we live and interact with each other. When these attributes are accepted and practiced within an educational system, their impact could be tenfold.
NETWORK is not a to-do list or a recipe to be followed; rather, it offers suggestions, tools, and a flexible model for those engaged in solving problems. Readers are encouraged to explore the enclosed case studies through the lens of their own particular circumstances or needs. While these case studies are focused on solutions for accessibility and health-care challenges, the book overall is intended for anyone engaged in any form of problem-solving and in guiding others in the process and techniques for doing so successfully.