When Disability Is Misread: Safety in High-Stress Systems
by Sharyn Morrow | at Minnebar 20
Imagine you process information more slowly, avoid eye contact when overwhelmed, or shut down under stress. Now imagine being confronted by law enforcement during a large-scale enforcement operation like Operation Metro Surge here in Minnesota.
What might be interpreted as defiance could simply be disability.
This session examines that moment, when behavior is interpreted quickly and often incorrectly. We will explore practical tools and community-informed strategies that help people with disabilities prepare, communicate clearly, and reduce risk in high-stress encounters. You will leave with concrete ideas you can apply in design, policy, and real-world interactions.
If you care about accessibility, dignity, and real human impact, join the conversation.
Sharyn Morrow
Sharyn is an accessibility leader with 30+ years of experience across design, development, testing, and remediation. They specialize in turning accessibility standards into practical, human-centered solutions.
An AuDHDer and parent of an autistic adult, Sharyn brings lived experience to their work at the intersection of accessibility, systems design, and real-world use. They hold a CPACC credential from IAAP and are currently an Accessibility Manager at ablr 360.
Previously: iCIMS, U.S. Bank, Siteimprove, Clockwork, Fallon, Securian, Minnesota DHS, and Thomson Reuters (West Publishing).
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