PROUD TO BE A DEI WARRIOR THROUGH THE LENS OF DISABILITY ADVOCACY

I HAVE DONATED HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS OF PRO BONO UNIVERSAL DESIGN, PLANNING AND MOBILTY EXPERTISE

 I have, for the past decade, set a goal of 500 hours per year of pro bono planning work. All of it is focused on Universal Design, as it increases mobility for people with disabilities, supports aging in place and creates diverse, inclusive communities.

I have exceeded my volunteering goal each year. I think it is incredibly rewarding to share my experience and expertise.

Sadly, the design and planning community often push back against the Americans with Disabilities Act and design for all.

Putting my passion into educating people about the huge upside -- well, it is a way of showing that planning is a calling, not just a profession, for me.