Conference Presentations

Accessible design for the future campus must expand to meet a greater set of needs for the wellbeing of neurodiverse individuals. Autism can profoundly impact an individual's ability to tolerate and thrive in a physical space. In this session, a diverse panel of experts will present case studies and survey tools for methodologies that center neurodivergence in campus planning and design. We'll equip you to advocate for neuro-inclusive design strategies that empower neurodivergent individuals to academically engage and succeed on your campus.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify aspects of autism that that you must consider in inclusive, accessible, and safe campus design.
2. Delineate, advocate, and express the benefits for the collaboration of multiple disciplines and populations in campus design.
3. Articulate specific wellbeing and accessible learning design strategies, such as survey tools, lived experiences, and inclusive design processes, for an architectural and pedagogical toolbox.
4. Challenge standard language and recognize biases behind a neuro-inclusive design process to create accessible learning environments that support wellbeing.

Presenters:

Severino Alfonso, Assistant Professor of Interior Design, Thomas Jefferson University
Jeff DeGregorio, Principal, Payette.
Wendy Ross, Director, Center for Autism and Neurodiversity, Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Ellie Thomas, Architect, Payette.
Loukia Tsafoulia, Assistant Professor of Architecture, Thomas Jefferson University

Delivered 05/20/2025.

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