CoDesign Conversations:
Combatting Inclusion-Washing with Steelcase

Join us for a fireside chat with Steelcase and Chicago-based non-profit, SPORK!

Join us on Tuesday, September 24, from 4:30–5:30pm ET for an insightful fireside chat featuring Kamara Sudberry, Leader of Inclusive Design at Steelcase, and Whitney Hill, Founder and Director of SPORK! This engaging discussion will delve into the critical topic of combatting inclusion-washing within the realm of inclusive design.

Sudberry and Hill will share their perspectives and experiences on navigating the complexities of inclusive design and combating the phenomenon of inclusion-washing. As the Leader of Inclusive Design at Steelcase, Kamara Sudberry brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership in integrating inclusive practices within corporate environments. She will unpack Steelcase’s innovative approaches and initiatives aimed at fostering genuine inclusivity.

Whitney Hill, Founder and Director of SPORK!, will provide a unique perspective from the nonprofit sector. SPORK! is a trailblazing 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to amplifying the voices and experiences of individuals with cognitive, physical, and non-apparent disabilities. Managed and directed by people with disabilities themselves, SPORK! stands at the forefront of advocating for authentic representation and inclusivity within communities and businesses.

This program was inspired by Sudberry’s article, “Combat Inclusion-Washing as We Advocate for Inclusive Design,” in the recent Inclusive Design Issue of the Design Museum Magazine (now Unfold Magazine). The program is made possible with support from Steelcase and hosted by the Grand Rapids Art Museum.

Kamara Sudberry
Global Leader, Inclusive Design | Workplace Innovation
Steelcase

Whitney Hill
Founder & Director
SPORK!