BVDUCOA'S CENTRE FOR INCLUSIVE DESIGN AND RESEARCH (CIDR) represents a progressive step towards our Honorable Founder Shri. Patangrao Kadam sir's vision of creating Social Transformation through Dynamic Education.
The Centre focuses on research, development, education, dissemination, and design projects related to Universal / Inclusive Design, aligning the institute's academic direction and agenda with the UNSDGs and the global mandate for diversity and inclusion. Inclusive Design ensures that all people have equal access to everything that society offers, while fostering respect for diversity and promoting the quality of life for everyone through empathy in the design of spaces, products, and services.
With this vision, the Centre aims to enhance the inclusion and experiences of people of all ages, abilities, and cultures using the power of design. CIDR is dedicated to enabling and empowering an increasingly diverse population by developing knowledge and tools that improve human performance, health and wellness, and social participation of groups marginalized by traditional design practices.
The Centre's activities are grounded in the philosophy of Inclusive Design, often referred to as "Universal Design" or "Design for All." By maintaining vast and dynamic partnerships across and beyond the BVDU campus, CIDR aspires to expand its knowledge and advocate for Universal Accessibility at the university, city, national, and global levels, with the ultimate goal of being recognized as a global centre for excellence in Inclusive Design.