The Ethics of Inclusive & Accessible Design

This program is sponsored by the AIA MN Equity in the Built Environment (EBE) Committee and hosted by the office of MG2.

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 – 5:00 to 6:00 pm CST

Have you ever wondered how we got our Accessibility Code? Does it really help the disability community? In this program we will dive into these questions and talk about how we currently think about and practice inclusive/accessible design and how we should reconsider those mindsets and design behaviors to actually meet the needs of the disability community beyond the Accessibility Code. Additionally, we will look at the new Minnesota State law concerning adult-sized changing tables and how they came to be, how we differ from the ICC 2024 version and how to make the business case for inclusive/accessible design.

Presented by Sarah St. Louis, Associate AIA, ADAC
Sarah is a certified ADA Coordinator and a project manager for MG2 and has been in various roles in the architectural profession for almost 20 years. Sarah has been a leader in advocacy for accessibility and inclusion of those with disabilities in architecture, business, community, government and families. Sarah also works with local, state and national leaders on disability policy by helping legislators create bills that benefit those with disabilities and their families, including the 2023 Minnesota bill that passed to get adult-sized changing tables in public restrooms. Sarah is also the co-founder of Changing Spaces MN, a Trained Support Parent and Executive Board Member for Family Voices of MN and sits on the AIA MN Conference Committee.

Continuing education
1.0 HSW LU and designed to meet the requirements for
1 hour Ethics credit.

Learning objectives

Apply ethical and inclusive practices for those with disabilities both professionally and personally.
Identify the ways inclusive and accessible designs improve the health of those in the disability community.
Explain how inclusive and accessible design can improve the safety and the well being of the disability community and their families.
Identify, address, and adjust personal and professional mindsets and behaviors to create environments that are inclusive, accessible, and enjoyable to the larger disability community.

AIA 2024 Professional Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct

E.S. 1.4-Human Rights: Members should uphold human rights in all their professional endeavors.
Rule 1.401: Members shall not engage in harassment or discrimination in their professional activities on the basis of race, religion, national origin, age, disability, caregiver status, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
E.S. 1.5-Design for Human Dignity and the Health, Safety, and Welfare of the Public: Members should employ their professional knowledge and skill to design buildings and spaces that will enhance and facilitate human dignity and the health, safety and welfare of the individual and the public.

Registration options

Option 1: $30 – In-person, limited to 30 people at the office of MG2, includes reception to follow, hosted by MG2

Option 2: $30 – Virtual, including continuing education credit
Link provided with registration confirmation

Option 3: Free – Virtual with no continuing education credit
Link provided with registration confirmation