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Every organization that designs programs, events, or learning experiences operates from a model of disability, whether you're aware of it or not. Which informs your design defaults?

The innovative, entrepreneurial, take initiative trains employers say they are looking for in leaders don't always present as they expect - which leads to excluding the very talent they are looking for. Find out why.

Curb cuts in sidewalks not only benefit wheelchair users but parents with strollers, travelers with luggage, delivery workers, anyone with a bum knee or ankle twist. Similarly, there are curb cuts for learning that benefit most but are necessary for some. And we can practively choose to include them by design rather than waiting for an accommodation form.

The event planners and organizations that bring neuroinclusion expertise into their technology decisions will serve their attendees better and differentiate their events in a crowded market. Read on to learn how.

The event app, as it exists today, functions as a digital program book. That's useful, but it's not enough. What could the experience be if we added a neuroinclusion layer?

AI is changing how we create, deliver and measure learning. To be fully equipped, we need to understand four strategic components that are preparing AI-ready organizations to become innovation leaders.

Sensory-friendly food options, quiet rooms, fidgets available in meeting rooms are becoming more common. But Neuroinclusion at events goes further than the physical space. It lives in the norms: the unwritten rules governing how attendees are expected to connect, present, navigate time, and participate.

An education and events catalog and a portfolio are not the same thing. And the difference between them is one of the most consequential strategic distinctions in association education today.

When we design professional development, write job descriptions, run meetings, and build volunteer pathways, we are making constant assumptions about what normal communication looks like. Those assumptions are not neutral. They are neurotypical by default. And they systematically disadvantage people whose communication style is just as coherent, just as intelligent, and just as valuable. It simply does not match the unexamined standard.

We can both intend to be welcoming and uphold norms that perpetuate barriers. In this first installment, we're looking at volunteer engagement, specifically, the unspoken rules embedded in how organizations recruit, recognize, and advance their volunteers.

There's an article circulating again about how displeased employers are with GenZ. Each of the traits they name are traits of unsupported neurodivergence from a neurotypical point of view. Jump into my article for real talk about neuroinclusion in the workplace.

A beginners guide to neurodivergence and why it matters

Long before the room is set or food and beverage is chosen, inclusion is already taking shape through one of the most influential decisions you’ll make: who is invited to speak. Speakers signal who belongs in the room and which perspectives are valued. Speaker selection reflects priorities and perspective - and it directly shapes how inclusive, credible, and engaging an event feels to participants. Read on for tips to ensue your speaker selection process enables diverse repre

Inclusive food and beverage planning ensures that all attendees, regardless of dietary restrictions, sensory sensitivities, or accessibility needs, can fully engage mentally and physically in your event without barriers. Here’s a guide to help you make your event dining experience inclusive and enjoyable for everyone.

It’s a fact that accessibility and inclusion enrich learning programs. Neuroinclusive events create a welcoming space, and speaker diversity allows attendees to see themselves – who they are and aspire to be – prioritized in your event. Read on to clear common misconceptions and explore best practices for neuroinclusion.

AI can be both an enabler and a disrupter. How is your organization performing on these four strategic levers?

Ready to enhance your venue selection strategy? Here are 8 key items to look for when selecting your in-person venue. Incorporate these priorities into your RFP wish list - and then see how the space measures up for yourself during your site visit.

Every year, association executives invest six-figure budgets into events that deliver great experiences but fail to drive sustainable growth. The difference between those who struggle with declining attendance and those who build waiting lists isn't the quality of their speakers or the appeal of their destinations—it's their approach to portfolio integration.

We say we want to deliver peak experiences, but our event must be the peak of something. It needs to be designed as the crescendo of year-long value. Buzzy trends may grab focus, but they camouflage a fatal flaw: Events are designed as one-offs.

I was recently invited to participate on a panel on AI in continuing education and training. One of the questions the moderator asked me was what priorities need to be part of a minimum viable AI strategy for professional associations. I offered three tips, but now that you're here, I'll give you five. At this point having an AI policy in place guiding ethical and judicious use, protecting time for your team to explore AI-enabled capabilities for learning (new tools and featu