Designing Neuroinclusive Workplaces: Sensory Processing, Cognitive Well-Being and Neuroinclusion
The fact is that today we are living in a time of increased numbers and awareness about individuals with neuro-sensitives and special needs, such as ADHD, Autism and Dyslexia. In fact, 1 in 5 people are considered neurodivergent, but fewer than 50% know it. And when we design for the extreme, we benefit the mean, for everyone is impacted for sensory stimuli in the build environment, even neurotypicals. Spaces today needs to reflect the diverse makeup of organizations. Not only is designing to be inclusive the right thing to do, but there is also a compelling business case for it as well.
In the past eight years HOK and partners have undertaken multiple research studies, workshops and literature reviews to determine the key factors that are impacting neurodivergents in the building environment and develop design strategies to address them. Join us as we share the findings to date, some case studies of clients that have designed for inclusion, and to understand how we can design a more neuroinclusive community.
Speaker:
KAY SARGENT FASID, FIIDA, CID, LEED® AP, MCR.w, WELL AP
Senior Principal | Director of Thought Leadeship, Interiors
HOK
With 40 years of experience, Kay is an award-winning designer and a recognized expert on workplace design and strategy issues and an award-winning designer. She currently serves as Director of Thought Leadership, Interiors, for HOK and sits on HOK’s Board of Directors In 2020 she was named ASID’s Designer of Distinction. In 2021 she was selected from her field of peers to provide Congressional Subject Matter Expert Testimony to the U.S. House of Representatives on “Federal Real Estate Post-COVID-19: A View from The Private Sector.” Kay has authored a comprehensive book on neurodiversity entitled “Designing Neuroinclusive Workplaces.”
Date/Time:
Friday, July 18, 2025
9:00 a.m. - Registration
9:15 a.m. - Introductions and Program
11:00 a.m. - Boat Departs
1:30 p.m. - Boat Returns to Dock
Location:
Morning Session:
The Grand Banquet Hall
301 2nd St S.
Stillwater MN 55082
Boat Departs from:
525 Main St South
Stillwater, MN 55082
Price:
$75 - Members
$120 - Non-Members