Reflections on undertaking information systems research inclusive of people with intellectual disability

Designing Information Systems (IS) research that focuses on people with intellectual disability should be collaborative. Working in partnership with people with intellectual disability has several practical benefits as well as being an important part of ethical research. However, undertaking this work requires careful planning, resources and cooperation with community partners such as self advocacy groups. In the context of my own research, I reflect on the practicalities of how this collaborative approach could be undertaken by incorporating principles of inclusive research to address accessibility challenges, promote greater engagement from participants and utilise the skills of people with intellectual disability as members of a research team.