Episode 62: Rosemarie Rossetti, PhD - Universal Design Expert

About this episode

Rosemarie Rossetti, PhD, discusses her journey after paralysis and her expertise in universal design.

Living in a home that's accessible yet beautiful is one of the many passions of Rosemarie Rossetti, PhD, a universal design consultant and keynote speaker paralyzed since 1998. Not only did she pivot her speaking career after her injury, she became an expert in universal design and built the Universal Design Living Laboratory in Ohio; a home that people can visit and learn about the principals of universal design. Also an author and accessibility consultant, Rosemarie shares her injury story and her professional successes post-injury in this episode. — Visit her site: https://www.rosemariespeaks.com/

People in this episode

Guest: Rosemarie Rossetti Phd

Topics covered

• universal design
• accessibility
• home design
• personal injury
• professional success

Keywords

• accessible homes
• keynote speaker
• Universal Design Living Laboratory

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Ohio

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