Today, Founder and CEO of Included By Design Sean Crump to discuss his work as a universal design and disability inclusion industry expert. Having spent the last 16 years of his life in a wheelchair living as a quadriplegic, Sean brings his firsthand experience with the immense need and lack of inclusive environments and communities to his work to create equal opportunities for people with disabilities. Join Sean, Hafiz, and Gilbert as they discuss what it means to truly appreciate what you have, and how one can help others no matter their situation in life.
“Between two dots – really, the value is in that line: the journey.”
“For a long time I focused on the things I lost until I started meeting other quadriplegics who had lost more… Seeing how much worse it could be… you kind of gain appreciation for the smaller things. You gain patience.” - Sean Crump
Episode Highlights:
0:57 – Hafiz introduces Sean
3:17 – Sean’s upbringing as a born and raised Calgarian, going to boarding school, and breaking his neck at the age of 19
8:16 – How he coped with his injury
14:06 – The surprising positives that came out of the injury
16:23 – How and why Sean launched Included By Design
24:31 – A message from our sponsors
26:26 – How Sean approaches solving problems with disability issues by using digital and physical tools in conjunction
41:13 – Why people providing guidance during Sean’s lowest moments have been his biggest game changers
42:55 – How Sean has adapted to being a role model, and how he maintains his wellness regimen
48:34 – The advice that Sean would give his younger self
50:05 – The role that Sean's brother and business partner plays in his life
53:00 – How you can support Sean and his work
Connect with Sean and support his work:
Included by Design: includedbydesign.com
IG: @includedbydesign
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/IncludedbyDesign
Krooshl: www.krooshl.com/m/calgary
Sponsors of this episode:
Bloom Benefits: www.bloombenefits.ca
Zelos: www.zelosglobal.com
Fit Kitchen: www.fitkitchenfood.com
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the hosts and the guests do not necessarily reflect any agency, organization, or affiliated companies