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CEO
Rossetti Enterprises LLC
Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D., is a globally recognized speaker, consultant and author, known for her expertise in the areas of accessibility and universal design.
She became a prominent figure after surviving a life-changing spinal cord injury in 1998 that left her paralyzed from the waist down.
Speaking from her wheelchair, she captivates audiences with her resilience, expertise and actionable strategies for creating inclusive environments and experiences.
Despite the challenges she faced, she has become an inspiration to many, focusing on helping others with disabilities and promoting inclusive design in both public and private spaces.
Rosemarie is a trusted accessibility consultant for associations and corporations. She helps meeting professionals accommodate people with disabilities.
Her legacy is one of resilience, innovation and inclusivity. Rosemarie has not only transformed her own life but has also worked to transform the world around her. Her efforts have inspired countless meeting professionals, individuals, architects and designers to think more inclusively and to create spaces that are accessible to all.
Rosemarie is the CEO and founder of Rossetti Enterprises LLC, which she started in January 1997.
She enjoys traveling, kayaking and biking with her husband, Mark Leder.
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It’s a legal, social and professional responsibility to plan your meeting to accommodate speakers and attendees with disabilities. Rosemarie speaks from her wheelchair, addressing the crucial points you need to know to anticipate challenges and achieve a smooth, gracious and respectful experience for every participant. She’ll share best practices, explain why disability inclusivity is essential, and explore how to set up meeting rooms, and how to adapt to dining and networking challenges.
Learning outcomes:
Identify problems and challenges people with disabilities experience at meetings and events
Develop solutions to problems and resolve challenges that people with disabilities experience
Create an inclusive meeting environment for people with disabilities
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: Module 7: Building the Value and Impact of the Convention Industry, 1.0 credits
* CMP/CEU Approved: Domain C: Sustainability and Social Impact Plan, 1.0 credits
* CSEP Approved
Join Rosemarie for an inside look at how she prioritized, planned and implemented accessibility for national conventions.
These real-world case studies take you behind the scenes of site visits to convention centers and hotels. They reveal accessibility gaps, address compliance blind spots, and design inclusive experiences for attendees with disabilities.
Through photos, planning insights and lessons learned, you'll see how cross-team collaboration transformed accessibility from a checklist item into a core event strategy. Come away with actionable strategies to elevate your meetings and events for all participants.
Learning outcomes:
Identify common accessibility compliance blind spots in convention centers and hotels
Apply practical strategies to improve accessibility in your meeting and event planning processes.
Collaborate with destination marketing organizations, venues and planners to ensure accessibility goals are met
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: Module 7: Building the Value and Impact of the Convention Industry, 0.75 credits
* CSEP Approved