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CEO
Starkloff Disability Institute
Lori Becker is Chief Executive Officer of the Starkloff Disability Institute, where she leads the organization's strategy, growth, financial sustainability, fundraising and external engagement. Under her leadership, Starkloff has expanded its reach, increased its budget by 149%, established a $5.2 million endowment and launched a goal to equip 100,000 people to be Disability Confident by 2035.
Lori's journey with Starkloff began as a participant in its Career Academy. She joined the organization in 2013 and progressed through several leadership positions before becoming CEO. An award-winning public speaker and recipient of the Diverse Business Leader Award, Lori brings nearly two decades of experience in public policy, communications, political strategy and community engagement.
Lori holds an MBA from the University of Missouri–St. Louis and a BA in Organizational Psychology from Saint Louis University. She is legally blind and proudly leads Starkloff as a disability-led organization.
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Presented by Damon Brooks & Associates Speakers Bureau
Explore how music, design and dialogue can support more inclusive communication at work and at events. Hear authentic lived experiences and discover how creative approaches such as drumming and design can encourage connection, enrich problem-solving and inspire meaningful change. Take away practical ideas for making meetings, presentations and group interactions more accessible to people with different abilities, communication preferences and ways of learning.
Learning outcomes:
Analyze how creative approaches can support inclusive communication, storytelling and professional engagement
Apply insights to create more accessible and equitable workplaces and events
Use universal design principles to make meetings, presentation materials and group interactions more accessible
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: 0.75
* CMP/CEU Approved: Sustainability and Social Impact, 0.75 credits
* CSEP Approved
Reframe accessibility as an essential part of hospitality and event design. Explore how planning for accessibility from the beginning can create more comfortable, inclusive and enjoyable experiences for everyone.
Examine the attendee journey from registration to celebration, and discover how thoughtful design can increase choice, independence, participation and connection without limiting creativity.
This session is brought to you by Damon Brooks & Associates
Learning outcomes:
Differentiate accessibility, accommodations and compliance requirements
Assess attendee journeys through an inclusive design lens
Apply accessibility principles to event planning decisions