Accessibility & Universal Design Collaboration Opportunities in Amsterdam

From August 27 - 31 Ourt fellow speaker, Dr. Rosemarie Rossetti will visit Amstedam.

It’s always nice to welcome other international speakers.

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Accessibility & Universal Design

Collaboration Opportunities in

Amsterdam

27-31 August, 2026

Prepared by Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D.

Founder & CEO, Rossetti Enterprises LLC

6141 Clark State Road

Columbus, Ohio 43230 USA

Rosemarie@RosemarieSpeaks.com

+1 (614) 471-6100

Additional resources:

•RosemarieSpeaks.com

•Universal Design Living Laboratory

Purpose of This Visit

Dr. Rosemarie Rossetti and her husband, Mark Leder, will be in Amsterdam from 27–31

August, 2026, following a Baltic cruise. During their stay, they hope to connect with

organizations, institutions, and leaders interested in advancing accessibility, universal

design, disability inclusion, inclusive tourism, and accessible meetings and events.

Dr. Rossetti is seeking opportunities to:

•exchange ideas,

•explore collaborative partnerships,

•contribute expertise,

•and support initiatives that create more inclusive environments and experiences.Her work combines professional expertise with lived experience as a wheelchair user

and includes:

•accessibility consulting,

•keynote presentations,

•accessibility assessments,

•inclusive tourism strategies,

•accessible meetings and events consulting,

•and universal design implementation.

She has worked with meeting professionals, convention centers, hotels, tourist

destinations, destination marketing organizations, cities, corporations, educational

institutions, and community organizations throughout the United States.

About Dr. Rosemarie Rossetti

Dr. Rosemarie Rossetti is an internationally recognized expert in:

•accessibility,

•universal design,

•disability inclusion,

•accessible housing,

•inclusive tourism,

•and accessible meetings and events.

She is a consultant, keynote speaker, author of the Universal Design Toolkit, and

Founder/CEO of Rossetti Enterprises LLC, established in 1997.

Rossetti Enterprises LLC is both:

•a Certified Disability-Owned Business Enterprise, and

•a Certified Women’s Business Enterprise.

On June 13, 1998, Dr. Rossetti sustained a spinal cord injury when a 7,000-pound tree

fell on her while she was riding her bicycle. Following this life-changing event, she

combined her professional background with lived experience to help organizations

create environments that are welcoming, functional, and inclusive for people of all ages

and abilities.

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Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. 7 May 2026 Page 2 of 8Dr. Rossetti and her husband, Mark Leder, led the design team, served as the general

contractors, and now live in the Universal Design Living Laboratory the highest-rated

universal design home in North America, recognized with three national certifications.

Her expertise spans:

•housing,

•hospitality,

•tourism,

•meetings and events,

•workplaces,

•public spaces,

•and customer experience.

She brings both the American ADA perspective and practical implementation

experience grounded in real-world application.

Collaboration Opportunities

1. Executive Accessibility Roundtable

Possible Format

A collaborative executive-style discussion bringing together:

•disability advocates,

•municipal leaders,

•planners,

•researchers,

•architects and designers,

•tourism leaders,

•meeting professionals,

•accessibility consultants,

•and hospitality leaders.

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Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. 7 May 2026 Page 3 of 8Potential Discussion Topics

•Universal design in housing and public spaces

•Inclusive tourism and hospitality

•Accessible meetings and events

•Aging in place and multigenerational living

•Accessibility as innovation

•Lived experience as design expertise

Possible Session Titles

• Accessibility as Innovation: Building Inclusive Homes, Cities, Meetings,

Events, and Experiences

• From Compliance to Inclusion: Designing Environments and Experiences

for Everyone

2. Universal Design Living Laboratory

Case Study Presentation

Possible Formats

•Keynote presentation

•Lunch-and-learn session

•Interactive workshop

Presentation Topics

The Universal Design Living Laboratory serves as a national demonstration home and

garden showcasing how universal design can support:

•independence,

•safety,

•comfort,

•accessibility,

•sustainability,

•and lifelong living.

Accessibility & Universal Design Collaboration Opportunities in Amsterdam

Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. 7 May 2026 Page 4 of 8Possible Session Titles

• What Happens When Universal Design Is Integrated from Day One?

• What Happens When a Home Is Designed for Every Stage of Life?

Potential Audiences

•architects and designers,

•builders and developers,

•housing organizations,

•aging services professionals,

•occupational therapists,

•university faculty and students,

•municipal representatives,

•and accessibility professionals.

3. Inclusive Tourism, Hospitality &

Events Collaboration

Potential Areas of Collaboration

•Hotel accessibility assessments

•Convention center evaluations

•Conference accessibility consulting

•Accessible tourism assessments

•Destination accessibility audits

•Accessibility strategy for meetings and events

Possible Engagement Formats

•Consulting engagement

•Site visits and evaluations

•Keynote presentation

•Panel discussion

•Professional training session

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Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. 7 May 2026 Page 5 of 8Possible Session Title

• Beyond Compliance: Creating Inclusive Visitor Experiences

4. Accessibility as a Business Advantage

Presentation Focus

This session examines accessibility as both:

•a human right, and

•a strategic business advantage.

The discussion moves beyond compliance to focus on:

•dignity,

•independence,

•belonging,

•customer experience,

•workforce inclusion,

•and organizational innovation.

Participants explore how accessibility and universal design contribute to:

•talent recruitment and retention,

•stronger customer relationships,

•improved usability,

•safer environments,

•enhanced brand reputation,

•and risk management.

Industries of Interest

•Banking and financial services

•Hospitality

•Tourism

•Meetings and events

•Housing

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Partnerships

Potential Collaboration Areas

•University partnerships

•Architecture and design programs

•Urban planning initiatives

•Inclusive housing research

•Aging-in-place initiatives

•Accessibility audits and demonstrations

•Student engagement and applied learning projects

Potential Contributions

Dr. Rossetti’s expertise may contribute to:

•housing prototypes,

•accessibility evaluations,

•universal design implementation,

•inclusive visitor experience strategies,

•and demonstration-based education.

Invitation to Connect

Dr. Rossetti welcomes opportunities to meet with organizations, institutions,

researchers, businesses, and community leaders interested in advancing accessibility,

universal design, and inclusive experiences.

Potential collaboration formats include:

•meetings,

•roundtable discussions,

•presentations,

•workshops,

•consulting engagements,

•site visits,

•and strategic partnership conversations.

Accessibility & Universal Design Collaboration Opportunities in Amsterdam

Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. 7 May 2026 Page 7 of 8For additional information or to schedule a conversation, contact:

Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D.

Founder & CEO

Rossetti Enterprises LLC

Rosemarie@RosemarieSpeaks.com

+1 (614) 471-6100

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