What Would A Neurodivergent-Friendly Public Space Actually Look Like?
By Jennifer Jay Palumbo // Forbes
Ramps, elevators, and wide doorways are essential — but they only answer whether someone can get through the door. This Forbes feature asks what happens next, bringing together architects, researchers, and accessibility experts on the sensory, cognitive, and communication barriers that leave a technically accessible building hard or exhausting to use: flickering lights, competing noise, unclear signage, confusing layouts, unpredictable crowds, and nowhere to step away and regulate. A recurring theme is choice — giving people real control over lighting, sound, seating, and navigation, plus a place to withdraw. Britne Jenke, founder of Inclusive Pixelation, is quoted among the experts.






