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Beyond ADA: Designing for belonging, neuroinclusion, and workplace flexibility

David Stella
David Stella
Vice President, Workplace Solutions
 
Gillian Baikie
Gillian Baikie
Principal, Workplace Solutions
 

Workplace environments where people of all abilities can thrive must now go far beyond ramps and restrooms, incorporating physical, cognitive, and emotional inclusion as foundational project values rather than afterthoughts. Presenters profile the future-forward workplace transformation of United Cerebral Palsy of Oregon’s headquarters to support a neurodiverse workforce, center universal design principles, and cultivate dignity and agency for both employees and clients. They chart an inclusive planning process incorporating nuanced and forward-thinking elements to support sensory preferences, cognitive and perceptual access, enhanced special awareness, and emotional regulation across neurodiverse workstyles. They identify architectural solutions and workplace policies that deliver equitable experiences, improve usability, and future-proof spaces for flexibility, health, and human connections.