Nicholette Driggs, CFLE,CAPS,DIAD, CFLE, CAPS
Accessibility Consultant & Business Development Coordinator Absolutely Accessible Kent
Disability Advocates of Kent County
Nicholette Driggs is a recognized leader in accessibility, inclusive design, and disability advocacy, helping communities and organizations move from awareness to action. A graduate of Western Michigan University, she currently serves as Accessibility Consultant and Business Development Coordinator for Disability Advocates of Kent County, where she leads Absolutely Accessible Kent, a regional initiative advancing accessibility through education, test pilots, and cross-sector collaboration.
With professional expertise spanning the built environment, community systems, and the lifespan, Nicholette brings both technical knowledge and lived experience to her work. She is a Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE), Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS), and holds a Certificate in Disability, Inclusion, and Accessible Design (DIAD). Her background allows her to connect ADA standards, inclusive design principles, and real-world use—ensuring accessibility is not only compliant, but practical, dignified, and human-centered.
A sought-after speaker and guest lecturer, Nicholette is known for translating complex accessibility requirements into clear, actionable strategies that resonate across sectors, including municipalities, designers, planners, businesses, and community leaders. Her approach reframes accessibility as an opportunity for innovation, equity, and stronger communities—benefiting people of all ages and abilities. Audiences leave Nicholette’s presentations informed, energized, and equipped with concrete tools to create more inclusive spaces and systems. Her work consistently centers collaboration, lived experience, and the belief that access is for every body.
With professional expertise spanning the built environment, community systems, and the lifespan, Nicholette brings both technical knowledge and lived experience to her work. She is a Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE), Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS), and holds a Certificate in Disability, Inclusion, and Accessible Design (DIAD). Her background allows her to connect ADA standards, inclusive design principles, and real-world use—ensuring accessibility is not only compliant, but practical, dignified, and human-centered.
A sought-after speaker and guest lecturer, Nicholette is known for translating complex accessibility requirements into clear, actionable strategies that resonate across sectors, including municipalities, designers, planners, businesses, and community leaders. Her approach reframes accessibility as an opportunity for innovation, equity, and stronger communities—benefiting people of all ages and abilities. Audiences leave Nicholette’s presentations informed, energized, and equipped with concrete tools to create more inclusive spaces and systems. Her work consistently centers collaboration, lived experience, and the belief that access is for every body.