Accessible learning, psychological safety and neuroinclusive workplaces

About this event

Explore how organisations can design learning environments that are accessible & psychologically safe, emphasising neurodivergent inclusion

This interactive panel session – hosted by Michael Larbalestier Member of the CIPD Branch in South West London and introducing Michael Osborne, Founder & CEO of Accessible Me - will explore how organisations can design learning environments that are both accessible and psychologically safe, with a particular emphasis on neurodivergent inclusion.

Through powerful storytelling, lived experience, and practical insights, the session will:

• Define psychological safety in the context of accessibility and workplace learning.
• Explore barriers faced by neurodivergent individuals and those with other disabilities during corporate training or onboarding processes.
• Showcase inclusive design principles that help teams move beyond compliance toward a culture of belonging.
• Feature multiple speakers with different disabilities sharing their lived experience in accessing learning, from digital platforms to live training.
• Offer practical tips for HR, L&D, and People professionals to improve accessibility in training, communication, and workplace learning environments.

Key Takeaways:

• How to design psychologically safe training spaces.
• Real-world barriers to accessible learning, and how to remove them.
• What “universal design for learning” means in practice.
• Why inclusive learning is essential for employee wellbeing and performance.

The session will close with an open Q&A.

About the speakers

Michael Larbalestier – Member of the CIPD Branch in South West London

Michael Larbalestier is a digital learning and innovation specialist with extensive experience in career development. As an active CIPD member, and CDI Project Associate, he champions digital confidence in an ever-changing digital landscape.

Michael Osborne is the Founder & CEO of Accessible Me, a leading voice in accessibility, especially within the Learning & Development space.

Roxanne Steel (Parallax Perspectives): Inclusive design consultant and speaker, passionate about accessible communications and visibility for people with hidden disabilities.

Izzy Pochin: Lived experience advocate and DEI practitioner focused on neurodiversity in workplace training and mental health inclusion.

William Linley: Accessibility advocate and expert in navigating digital platforms with lived experience of sight loss and neurodiversity.

Please note:

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5. This event may include an external speaker who has prepared their own presentation. Any views or opinions expressed by the speaker are their own and do not reflect those of the CIPD.
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