Accessibility and NeuroInclusion Rooted in Lived Experience
Whether you are planning a community gathering, non-profit event, fan convention, or professional conference — we eliminate barriers, ensuring every guest feels included.
Who We Are
Rooted Inclusion LLC is a disability-led accessibility consulting practice based in Indianapolis, Indiana. We help event organizers — fan conventions, community festivals, nonprofits, universities, and corporations — design experiences where every attendee, regardless of disability, sensory need, or neurodivergent identity, can show up and participate fully.
Our work is grounded in lived experience. Our founder navigates the world as a neurodivergent person, as a family member of people with physical disabilities, and as someone with non-apparent disabilities. That perspective isn’t a footnote — it’s the foundation.
We are not a compliance firm. We are your partner in building events that are genuinely, meaningfully welcoming.
Removing Barriers to Participation
The Event Industry Is at an Inflection Point
For years, accessibility meant checking boxes — a ramp here, a large-print program there. That era is ending.
The Events Industry Council's Futures Landscape Study 2025 named accessibility and inclusion one of the 12 macro forces defining the future of the global events industry. Nearly 70% of event professionals now say improving accessibility is essential to their long-term success — not just the right thing to do, but a core business priority.
Indiana's event industry is growing quickly, with 748 active event planning businesses and $284 million in industry revenue in 2026 alone (IBISWorld). As the sector grows, so do attendee expectations. People with disabilities — and the friends, families, and colleagues who attend events with them — notice when they're an afterthought. They also notice, and remember, when they're not.
The organizations building accessible events today aren't just avoiding complaints. They're building the kind of trust that turns first-time attendees into loyal communities.
That's the work Rooted Inclusion does. Not compliance. Not audits for the sake of audits. Real, practical guidance from someone who has navigated these barriers as an attendee — and knows exactly where the gaps are.
How We Work Together
Every event is different. Every client starts somewhere different. Rooted Inclusion meets you where you are — whether you're planning your first accessible event or looking to go deeper on inclusion work you've already started.
Start with a Conversation
Advisory Call
Not sure where to begin? Start here. A focused one-on-one session to assess your event's current accessibility landscape, identify your most pressing gaps, and map a clear path forward. No jargon, no judgment — just practical guidance grounded in real experience.
Get a Full Picture
Access Audit & Event Roadmap
A comprehensive review of your event across six dimensions — physical access, communication, sensory environment, neurodivergent inclusion, attendee support, and staff readiness. You receive a written Roadmap with prioritized, actionable recommendations you can put to work immediately.
Go Deeper on Neurodivergent Inclusion
Neurodivergent Inclusion Bundle
Designed for organizations ready to move beyond physical access and address the full sensory, cognitive, and communication experience of their event. Includes a focused audit, Social Story, and accessible event map — the tools your neurodivergent and non-apparent disability community actually needs.
Equip Your Team
Staff & Volunteer Training
Your team is often the first point of contact for attendees with disabilities. This workshop builds practical skills and confidence — so your staff knows how to respond, not just what policy says.
Let’s Remove Barriers Together
Ready to prioritize inclusion? Tell us a bit about your event, and we’ll set up a time to chat about how we can build a barrier-free experience together.