Innovation in Accessibility: The Future of Adaptive Design

In this episode, Layla Hazlett, Director and Clinical Coordinator of Adult Services at Pathfinder Village, sits down with Connor McGough from Arise Adaptive Design in Syracuse, New York. Arise Adaptive Design is a community-based organization that creates custom, low-cost equipment to meet the specific functional needs of individuals with disabilities.  As an Occupational Therapist, Layla is passionate about the intersection of clinical research and functional independence. Joining her is Connor, whose work at Arise proves that the most impactful assistive technology doesn't always come from a catalog. Together, they discuss the art of "Adaptive Design"—the process of building custom, low-cost, and highly effective equipment to ensure that every individual has the physical access they need to participate fully in their community and workplace. We hope you enjoy this look at how custom adaptive design and clinical expertise can work hand-in-hand to remove physical barriers and foster true independence. Don’t forget to catch all the CP State(d) and CP Short State(d) episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and several other platforms. We have a full slate of new and exciting topics coming your way as we continue to explore the cutting edge of the disability service field. From all of us at CP State(d), thank you for listening, and we look forward to having you with us next time!