I’ll be speaking at Minnebar again this year and I hope you’ll join me.
My session is called “When Disability Is Misread: Safety in High-Stress Systems.”
If you have a disability or care about someone who does, this session is for you.
Register for Minnebar
Minnebar is free, community-driven, and one of the best events in the Twin Cities.
If you’re planning to attend, register to get tickets. After you register, please select my session so I know you’re planning to attend.
Why this session
Accessibility is often framed as usability or compliance. In some situations, it is about safety.
People communicate and respond differently under stress. What may look like noncompliance can be a disability-related response. When systems misread that, situations can escalate quickly.
What we’ll cover
This will be a discussion, not a lecture. We’ll talk about:
- How disability is misinterpreted in high-stress environments
- Why those misreads happen
- What can change in design and communication
- Practical ways to reduce harm
Join the conversation
Minnebar works because people show up and participate. If this topic resonates with you, register, select the session, and come be part of it.
Minnebar 20
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Best Buy HQ, Minneapolis
I’d love to see you there.