Inclusive Design Approaches to Social Innovation: Research and Practice

A Case Study of Parent Associations of Children with with cerebral palsy and School Enrollment Issues

Abstract

In Japan, amid efforts to build an inclusive society, reflecting disabled individuals' perspectives in policy and design is increasingly vital. This study qualitatively analyzed a case where parents of children with cerebral palsy influenced government policy, clarifying social innovation processes through inclusive design. Two practical frameworks were developed—a stakeholder-led approach and a collaborative public-sector model—demonstrating their effectiveness in reducing information asymmetry, promoting policy co-creation, and enabling direct participation by stakeholders in policy formation.