Neurodiversity helps museums welcome everyone, and small changes make a big difference. In this webinar recording of Foundations of Access: Neurodiversity in Museums & Cultural Spaces, Beth Varner and Dave Turnbull of Square Holes Neurodiversity Consulting share approachable, practical guidance on creating more inclusive cultural spaces through preparation, choice and control.Whether you're planning programs, improving visitor services, or looking to reduce sensory barriers, this session offers helpful takeaways you can use right away. Beth and Dave explain sensory processing differences, executive functioning challenges and simple strategies that benefit all visitors.
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In this recording, you'll learn:
- How neurodiversity shapes visitor experiences in cultural spaces
- Sensory processing basics and common museum triggers
- Executive functioning challenges and cognitive load reduction
- The preparation + choice + control framework for inclusion
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Meet the Experts
Beth Varner, M. Ed., NCSP
Square Holes Neurodiversity Consulting
Beth Varner is a school psychologist and consultant specializing in accessibility, instructional design, and nonprofit program development. She has worked in public schools, with national education publishers, and alongside community organizations to design trainings and resources that expand access for diverse learners. Beth brings a practical, applied approach to helping cultural institutions create welcoming, inclusive experiences for all visitors.
Dave Turnbull, OTR/L, PhD
Square Holes Neurodiversity Consulting
Dave Turnbull is an occupational therapist with nearly 20 years of experience working alongside neurodivergent individuals of all ages. Based in Oklahoma City, he specializes in helping organizations evaluate sensory environments and design inclusive spaces. Dave’s work bridges research, practice, and community, with a focus on dismantling barriers and celebrating neurodiversity.