Global Centre of Possibility
What is Possibility?
The Possibility Lens
At the very heart of the Global Centre of Possibility sits the Possibility Lens – an innovative, future-focused way of being
with a contemporary approach to accessibility at its heart.
Developed and tested from learnings and IP gathered from leaders around the world in the practice of accessibility, the Possibility Lens is based on the simple idea that if we aren’t designing access into everything we do, we are designing customers, talent, and profit out.
The Possibility lens is made up of five key components - future-informed, multifaceted, designed with, systems thinking and leadership - and is supported by an agile approach that enables us to constantly test, adapt, and learn to drive access innovation.
It is important that all five components of the lens are present to enable true Possibility thinking.
The Possibility Spectrum
The Possibility spectrum represents the transition from the deficit focused disability world view which sees access citizens as broken, as “other," and a cost or burden. Reframing that to understanding the concept of accessibility, which recognizes we all have access needs and can ALL benefit from a more equitable society. And finally shifting to the Possibility world view where we are leading, designing and innovating all aspects of our future society and economy through a powerful and transformative lens of what is possible!
It’s through this lens of possibility that we view the world.
The Possibility spectrum is a simple framework that invites a rethinking of 'impairment' through a 21st century lens.
Why do we need Possibility now?
In this VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) world, disruption happens swiftly. And any number of future currents – global pandemics, climate change, shifting societal attitudes, political upheaval, the aging population, AI and automation – have the potential to profoundly affect the state of accessibility globally.
Existing access challenges may escalate rapidly, or alternatively,
be eliminated completely. Additionally, the historical, hard-fought-for wins of the accessibility movement have the potential to be quickly and dramatically impacted.
Possibility thinking is therefore critical to ensuring that we stay ahead of the design and innovation curve, inspiring and nurturing a future that is inherently accessible.
“The possibility conversation frees people to innovate, challenge the status quo, and create new futures that make a difference.” – Peter Block
