GAAD 2025 - Keynote: Invisible? Non-apparent? Or ... Overlooked? Designing for Forgotten Disabilities as Design from the Margin in Higher Education with Ludmila N. Praslova, Ph.D.

Invisible? Non-apparent? Or ... Overlooked? - Designing for Forgotten Disabilities as Design from the Margin in Higher Education

Dr. Ludmila Praslova, Vanguard University

Non-apparent disabilities are often overlooked —not because they are rare, but because they are misunderstood or dismissed. This session challenges participants to reframe accessibility through the lens of “design from the margin,” exploring how centering the needs of people with chronic pain, energy limitations (e.g. Long Covid). neurominorities, and others dealing with non-apparent differences can help create human-centered inclusion for all. Participants will identify gaps in current accessibility approaches and plan for creating environments that truly work—for everyone.

Keynote Handout (PDF)