Advancing Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDI-A) Principles 

Practical checklists to support inclusive, accessible, and meaningful engagement in research

Inclusive research is stronger research.

When patient partners and other team members can fully participate and contribute, research becomes more relevant, more responsive, and more impactful.

This resource brings together 10 practical, easy-to-use checklists designed to help research teams and organizations strengthen how they integrate EDI-A principles across all stages of research.

Developed through a network-wide audit and co-designed with patient partners, researchers, and staff at the Can-SOLVE CKD Network, these tools translate key priorities into clear, actionable practices that can be applied immediately in real-world settings.

Use these checklists to:

• Strengthen cultural safety and inclusion in research environments
• Improve accessibility in meetings, communication, and engagement practices
• Support clearer communication and more effective collaboration
• Recruit and onboard diverse patient partners in meaningful ways
• Build sustainable, respectful, long-term partnerships

Download or view all 10 checklists in one complete guide below. 

This guide was developed by Can-SOLVE CKD with input from patient partners, researchers, staff, and the network’s IDEA/EDI-A Advisory Committee. It reflects shared learning from a network-wide audit and ongoing efforts to strengthen inclusive research practices. Read the audit report here.