Strengths in Practice: Designing Neuroinclusive Services & Spaces

Wednesday 7th January 2026

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (UK time)

Live on Zoom

Overview

Neuroinclusion isn’t about making exceptions, it’s about designing systems, spaces, and services that work for everyone. This strengths-based session explores how the diverse ways our brains process information can inspire better, kinder, and more effective library environments.

Discover how neurodivergent strengths—such as creativity, pattern recognition, and deep focus—can influence everything from signage and sensory space design to technology and communication. Through real-world case studies, you’ll see library life through different lenses and identify simple, practical adjustments that make a genuine difference.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

Apply strengths-based principles to library design and service delivery.
Identify barriers that neurodivergent users may face and turn them into opportunities for improvement.
Implement inclusive strategies for signage, sensory environments, and digital access.
Recognise how designing for difference enhances experiences for everyone.

Format

2 hours | Live on Zoom Interactive discussion, practical tools, and case-study reflection

Resources + recording available for 12 months

Free for Empower members/ £75 non-members

Key Takeaway

Designing for difference benefits everyone—not just those with diagnoses. When we build spaces and services around human strengths, libraries become more accessible, creative, and welcoming for all.

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