Inclusive by Design: Disability, Neurodiversity, and Digital Access
Event Details
This event is offered in partnership with the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN).
This training provides a brief, grounding overview of disability before taking a deeper dive into neurodiversity including its history, meaning, and how neurodivergence shows up in workplace settings. Participants will explore common misconceptions, reflect on the language we use, and build a clearer understanding of how to support individual employees and the entire organization.
Building on this foundation, the session connects neurodiversity and disability to digital accessibility and universal design. Through real examples and practical applications, attendees will learn how to design digital content and communication in ways that ultimately benefit everyone.
This workshop is applicable to all roles who seek to improve their digital accessibility and universal design, however, is explicitly beneficial to communications, development, and program staff.
Training Objectives
- Understand the various dimensions of disability and neurodiversity.
- Reflect on the history and future of neurodiversity and identify how neurodivergence shows up in workplace settings.
- Identify common digital barriers that prevent people with disabilities and neurodivergence from fully engaging with websites, documents, and online platforms.
- Apply accessibility best practices in everyday workflows to improve the accessibility of digital tools, communications, and resources.
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Cost + Registration
- MANP members save $20!
- MANP members $50 / Nonmembers $70
- Enter code NCN when registering to receive the member discount. Please note that a separate user account is required on MCN's website to register.
- This virtual event will take place on the Zoom platform. Your access link will be emailed to you the day before the event after 1 p.m.
- This session will be recorded. The recording will be made available to registrants after the live event.
- Captioning is provided automatically through Zoom. For information on requesting CART, ASL, or another accommodation, please visit MCN's Registration Policies page.
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About the Presenter
Keeri Tramm, Director of Disability Initiatives at LifeWorks, leads efforts to enhance accessibility and inclusion for individuals with disabilities. With experience in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors, she advocates for accessibility, using her business and data expertise to drive results. An Autistic professional, Keeri leverages her insights to drive meaningful change. She holds a degree in Special Education and serves on the board of Minnesota NEAT, promoting equity and empowerment in the disability community.