Scientists with Disabilities: Changing the World

Join us for an inspiring and interactive evening at Scientists with Disabilities: Changing the World, part of the 2026 COSI Science Festival. This unique community event celebrates innovation, discovery, and the incredible contributions of scientists and innovators with disabilities.

Participants will have the opportunity to experience science in a new way through engaging activities designed to build understanding and curiosity. Try hands-on experiences such as navigating simple tasks with blindfolds, using noise-canceling headphones, and exploring what mobility is like from a wheelchair perspective. These activities are designed to encourage empathy while highlighting how accessibility and adaptive technology play an important role in science and everyday life.

The evening will also feature a panel discussion with inspiring scientists, advocates, and professionals with disabilities who are making an impact in STEAM fields. Panelists will share their personal journeys, discuss challenges they have overcome, and highlight how diverse perspectives lead to powerful innovation.

This event is perfect for students, families, educators, and anyone curious about science, accessibility, and inclusion. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of how science and technology can open doors for everyone.

Come celebrate curiosity, discovery, and the power of inclusive innovation.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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