Accessible Design

Innovation, creativity, and inclusion come together on this week’s episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast. We welcome back Yasmin Keats, Executive Director of Open Style Lab, and Staci Chan, Occupational Therapy Director, for a conversation about accessible design and the power of interdisciplinary collaboration. They discuss Open Style Lab’s upcoming Introduction to Accessible Design Workshop, including what participants can expect from the virtual and in-person sessions, how occupational therapists contribute to the design process, and why accessible design is becoming an essential skill for healthcare professionals. Yasmin and Staci also share how OTs respond to the experience, the innovative projects emerging from Open Style Lab, and what exciting developments are on the horizon.

Key Takeaways:

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Discover how occupational therapy and design intersect to create functional, beautiful, and inclusive environments.
• Open Style Lab Insights: Hear from Executive Director Yasmin Keats on how OTs contribute unique clinical perspectives to the design process.
• Accessible Design Workshop: Learn what participants can expect from Open Style Lab’s upcoming virtual and in-person training sessions.
• Future of Healthcare: Understand why accessible design is rapidly becoming an essential, forward-thinking skill for modern healthcare professionals.