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Encouraging Inclusive Design Through Standardisation

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Hughes, D.E., Cockerham, G., Paul, J.S. (2006). Encouraging Inclusive Design Through Standardisation. In: Clarkson, J., Langdon, P., Robinson, P. (eds) Designing Accessible Technology. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-84628-365-5_3

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