Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D.

Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D.

Keynote Speaker: Author, Disability Inclusion Advocate & Accessibility Consultant

Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. Biography

Rosemarie Rossetti is a disability inclusion advocate, speaker, author, and consultant recognized for her expertise in universal design, accessibility, and inclusive environments. After sustaining a spinal cord injury, Rossetti dedicated her career to advancing disability awareness and promoting accessible design in residential and commercial spaces. She is the co-creator of the Universal Design Living Laboratory, a national demonstration home and garden that showcases best practices in universal design, green building, and healthy home construction.

Rossetti is the author of "Universal Design Toolkit: Time-saving Ideas, Resources, Solutions, and Guidance for Making Homes Accessible," which provides practical guidance for homeowners, builders, and designers seeking to create accessible living spaces. Her work has been featured in national media outlets and she is a frequent keynote speaker at conferences focused on disability inclusion, architecture, and design.

Through her consulting and educational initiatives, Rossetti collaborates with organizations, architects, and policymakers to advance accessibility standards and foster inclusive communities. Her advocacy emphasizes the importance of integrating universal design principles to benefit people of all ages and abilities. Rossetti's contributions have influenced the fields of disability inclusion, accessible housing, and universal design, making her a respected voice in these industries.

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Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. Speaking Topics

What is universal design?

Universal design is human-centered design, accommodating people of all sizes, ages, and abilities. A universal design approach is needed in the design and development of buildings, products, and environments to be useable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation, retrofitting, or specialized design. An environment such as a home or workplace with universal design features and products certainly makes life easier not only for those with mobility limitations but also for those who are young, old, short, or tall.

Benefits of Universal Design

Designing for inclusion and accessibility using the principles of universal design can make daily and work-life healthier, more productive, accessible, and safe. Universal Design will bring improvements in:

  • Efficiency

  • Health, Wellness, Safety

  • Social Participation

  • Inclusivity

  • Profitability for Businesses

Accommodation Defined

There is a difference between accessible design and universal design. Accessible design is more than just code compliance. Its major emphasis is on usability. Good accessible design includes usability and equity as a goal. Thus, the end result is the optimization of the human experience.

Universal design goes above compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act regulations, which are viewed as minimum standards. Universal design is a framework or philosophy benefitting people of all sizes, ages, and abilities. The people attending your events!

Attaining Competitive Advantages by Managing & Embracing Change

How do you find the will to move on when faced with life challenges?

This transformational experience will empower audience participants to embrace change, improve performance, and unlock their competitive advantage. Your organization’s associates will be revitalized and recharged - leaving with restored hope, happiness and an improved vision of their future.

Attendees develop an Action Plan with staying power that will support them in achieving their goals and taking charge of their lives today and in the months and years ahead.

Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. is a recognized role model and agent for change. Her own life was changed while riding a bicycle in 1998 when a 3 1/2 ton tree came crushing down on her. Paralyzed from the waist down with a spinal cord injury, Rossetti looked deep within herself and found new strength and new resolve.

Rossetti uses the 5 Lessons To Live By, learned during her recovery, to revitalize and recharge her audience. She taps into what motivates people to change their behavior, awaken their inner gifts, and find meaning in their lives.

As a recognized industry expert, rather than lecture, Rosemarie inspires participants to bring out the best in themselves through developing tenacity, perseverance, and resilience. She encourages taking advantage of opportunities following adversities so audience members can accomplish more with greater confidence.

Rosemarie taps into what motivates people to change their behavior, awaken their inner gifts, and find meaning in their lives.

Rosemarie’s positive approach to life touches all who hear her. Audiences are captured by her emotive speaking style that rallies them to her message. Her sensitive use of humor encourages laughing while you learn, a proven technique for greater retention of the core messages Rosemarie delivers.

Goal: Helping participants to …

  • Develop the motivation to push on when faced with adversity

  • Find the resilience to live life with conviction

  • Experience the sense of confidence and fulfillment in knowing the impossible is possible

  • Cope with change by adapting more quickly, modifying attitudes, and finding the courage to act rather than being acted upon

  • Move beyond fear to hope

  • Turn negatives into positives

  • Overcome obstacles

  • Recognize the key segments of the Wheel of Life that are deficient in their lives

  • Adjust their perspective and reduce stress when faced with adversity

  • Set realistic goals that balance life

Participants leave with new hope, happiness and a restored vision of their future!

Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. Videos

Resilience Factors and Lessons to Live By
Universal Design in Everyday Life | Rosemarie Rossetti | TEDxHilliard

How do I book Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. to speak at my event?

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How much does it cost to book Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D., or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D., click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. speak about?

Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Change Management, Peak Performance, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Overcoming Adversity, Motivational, Leadership, Disability, DEI, Inspirational, Art & Design and Author.

Where does Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. travel from?

Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. generally travels from Columbus, OH, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D.?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Change Management, Peak Performance and Personal Growth. The estimated speaking fee range to book Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. generally travels from Columbus, OH, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Keely Cat-Wells, Ly Xīnzhèn M. Zhǎngsūn Brown and Darren Edwards. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 16/03/2026.

Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. Speaking Topics

  • What is universal design?

    Universal design is human-centered design, accommodating people of all sizes, ages, and abilities. A universal design approach is needed in the design and development of buildings, products, and environments to be useable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation, retrofitting, or specialized design. An environment such as a home or workplace with universal design features and products certainly makes life easier not only for those with mobility limitations but also for those who are young, old, short, or tall.

    Benefits of Universal Design

    Designing for inclusion and accessibility using the principles of universal design can make daily and work-life healthier, more productive, accessible, and safe. Universal Design will bring improvements in:

    • Efficiency

    • Health, Wellness, Safety

    • Social Participation

    • Inclusivity

    • Profitability for Businesses

  • Accommodation Defined

    There is a difference between accessible design and universal design. Accessible design is more than just code compliance. Its major emphasis is on usability. Good accessible design includes usability and equity as a goal. Thus, the end result is the optimization of the human experience.

    Universal design goes above compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act regulations, which are viewed as minimum standards. Universal design is a framework or philosophy benefitting people of all sizes, ages, and abilities. The people attending your events!

  • Attaining Competitive Advantages by Managing & Embracing Change

    How do you find the will to move on when faced with life challenges?

    This transformational experience will empower audience participants to embrace change, improve performance, and unlock their competitive advantage. Your organization’s associates will be revitalized and recharged - leaving with restored hope, happiness and an improved vision of their future.

    Attendees develop an Action Plan with staying power that will support them in achieving their goals and taking charge of their lives today and in the months and years ahead.

    Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. is a recognized role model and agent for change. Her own life was changed while riding a bicycle in 1998 when a 3 1/2 ton tree came crushing down on her. Paralyzed from the waist down with a spinal cord injury, Rossetti looked deep within herself and found new strength and new resolve.

    Rossetti uses the 5 Lessons To Live By, learned during her recovery, to revitalize and recharge her audience. She taps into what motivates people to change their behavior, awaken their inner gifts, and find meaning in their lives.

    As a recognized industry expert, rather than lecture, Rosemarie inspires participants to bring out the best in themselves through developing tenacity, perseverance, and resilience. She encourages taking advantage of opportunities following adversities so audience members can accomplish more with greater confidence.

    Rosemarie taps into what motivates people to change their behavior, awaken their inner gifts, and find meaning in their lives.

    Rosemarie’s positive approach to life touches all who hear her. Audiences are captured by her emotive speaking style that rallies them to her message. Her sensitive use of humor encourages laughing while you learn, a proven technique for greater retention of the core messages Rosemarie delivers.

    Goal: Helping participants to …

    • Develop the motivation to push on when faced with adversity

    • Find the resilience to live life with conviction

    • Experience the sense of confidence and fulfillment in knowing the impossible is possible

    • Cope with change by adapting more quickly, modifying attitudes, and finding the courage to act rather than being acted upon

    • Move beyond fear to hope

    • Turn negatives into positives

    • Overcome obstacles

    • Recognize the key segments of the Wheel of Life that are deficient in their lives

    • Adjust their perspective and reduce stress when faced with adversity

    • Set realistic goals that balance life

    Participants leave with new hope, happiness and a restored vision of their future!

Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. Videos

Resilience Factors and Lessons to Live By
Universal Design in Everyday Life | Rosemarie Rossetti | TEDxHilliard
  • How do I book Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D., or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D., or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D., click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. speak about?

    Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Change Management, Peak Performance, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Overcoming Adversity, Motivational, Leadership, Disability, DEI, Inspirational, Art & Design and Author.
  • Where does Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. travel from?

    Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. generally travels from Columbus, OH, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D.?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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