incluis

Incluis is a term used in contemporary discussions of inclusive design and governance to denote the deliberate, systematic integration of inclusive practices across processes, products, and institutions. The word appears to be a neologism formed from include and a suffix common to academic coinages, and it has no single formal definition.

Definition and scope: At its core, incluis refers to a framework or mandate that embeds participation from marginalized groups, accessibility, and anti-discrimination checks into the full lifecycle of a project or policy. It emphasizes ongoing assessment, feedback loops, and adaptive change rather than one-off compliance. In contrast to broader conversations about inclusivity, which describe outcomes or values, incluis is described as the operational methodology or toolkit used to achieve those outcomes.

Applications: In software and product development, incluis guides requirements gathering, accessibility testing, and multilingual UX considerations. In urban planning and public administration, it informs procurement criteria, service delivery design, and governance processes intended to be accessible to diverse populations.

Challenges and reception: Critics argue that the term can be vague and overused without clear metrics, risking tokenism if used as a checkbox. Proponents contend that a formal incluis approach helps align teams and policies with equity goals and can improve usability for a wider range of users.

See also: inclusivity, accessibility, universal design, participatory design, equitable policy.