Building Inclusivity for Human Variation with Universal Design

03/11/2025 1h 17min Temporada 1 Episodio 9

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SummaryIn this episode of the Inclusive Shift, host Nic Nagtzaam interviews Maria Sigstad, CEO of Plovm, about building inclusive workplaces through universal design. Maria shares her personal experience as an autistic individual and discusses the importance of designing for human variation instead of solely focusing on diagnoses. The conversation covers topics like the challenges of masking, the role of technology in inclusion, and the need for structural changes in workplaces to support neurodivergent individuals better.KeywordsThe Inclusive Shift, neurodiversity, universal design, Maria Sigstad, Plovm, inclusion, workplace, neurodivergent, masking, technology, structural changes, autism, OCDAbout MariaLinkedInPlovm - LinkedInPlovm - WebsiteAbout NicLinkedInGetting In ContactLinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠The Inclusive Shift⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠The Inclusive Shift⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠The Inclusive Shift⁠⁠⁠Schedule a session⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/nic-nagtzaam/podcast-interview