Beyond the Code: Careers and Conversations in Accessible Design

Hear four professionals share their career paths, proudest projects, and how they design spaces that work for everyone.

Accessibility isn’t just a checklist. It’s a way of seeing the world. Join the Inclusive Architecture Organization (IAO) at the University of Toronto for an evening conversation with four professionals who shape how our buildings and spaces work for everyone.

The panelists will share how they found their way into accessibility, the projects they’re proudest of, what a typical week really looks like, and the everyday designs that quietly get it right. We’ll also dig into the misconceptions about their roles, and how building codes and design thinking work together (and sometimes push against each other).

Meet the panelists

• Aaron Cheng, Partner at C& Partners, a healthcare focused architecture firm
• Haley Rae Lawson, Senior Accessibility Specialist at BDP (HumanSpace)
• Allie Gilks, Practice Lead at LMDG, specializing in accessibility and code compliance
• Luke Anderson, Executive Director at StopGap Foundation