Universal Design for HR: Building Processes That Do Not Need Accommodations

Universal Design for HR: Building Processes That Do Not Need Accommodations

Perrysburg, OH

Speaker: Justin Blumhorst

Location: Hilton Garden Inn (6165 Levis Commons Blvd Perrysburg OH 43551)

  • 8:00 am - Networking & Breakfast
  • 8:20 am - Announcements
  • 8:30 am - Meeting begins
  • 9:30 am - Meetings ends


  • Learning Objectives:
  • Identify three common barriers in standard recruitment and onboarding processes that inadvertently screen out qualified candidates with disabilities.
  • Apply the 7 Principles of Universal Design to create HR policies that reduce the volume of individual accommodation requests.
  • Construct a business case for leadership that quantifies the ROI of inclusive design through improved retention, safety, and reduced legal liability.

  • Justin Blumhorst is the Chief Innovation Officer at Capabilities, where he drives initiatives to innovate technology and operations to better support people with disabilities. Starting his career as a Vocational Evaluator and Job Coach, Justin has spent nearly two decades bridging the gap between business operations and untapped talent pools.el.

    His background is uniquely suited to the topic of Universal Design; having served as a Chief Information Officer, Justin brings a technical edge to accessibility, understanding how software, hardware, and digital infrastructure can either block or enable employment. He has successfully led organizational transitions from facility-based to community-based service models and currently serves as a Subject Matter Expert in Transformation and Strategic Planning for the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities.

    A graduate of the National Leadership Consortium on Developmental Disabilities and Bowling Green State University, Justin has held leadership roles on the boards of APSE (National and Ohio) and OPRA. He is a frequent nationwide presenter on community employment, inclusion, and the strategic application of assistive technology.

    Meeting applied for 1 SHRM Professional Development Credit and 1 HRCI Business Credit.

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    When and Where

    Location
    Hilton Garden Inn - Perrysburg
    6165 Levis Commons Blvd
    Perrysburg, OH
    Date and Time
    • February 26, 2026
    • 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
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