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2025 Speakers

They brought amazing ideas to share with the world!
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Nilou Vakil

What if our built environment engaged all our senses, not just sight? Imagine a world where spaces were designed to be fully inclusive where architecture didn’t just serve the visually abled but embraced the needs of the visually impaired as well. 
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Zachary Schroeder

At just 21, a cancer diagnosis profoundly reshaped my perspective on life. Over the coming years, it also deepened my understanding of healthcare and the unique value of healthcare to rural communities.
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Alejandro Sabillón

This talk explores the concept of music as a universal experience, extending beyond human expression to encompass the sounds and potential musicality of flora, fauna, and future synthetic consciousnesses.
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Stephanie Swanson

The Inevitability of Disability. We will all eventually face disability, whether it comes from illness, injury, or age, and absolutely none of us are ready. 

The University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

tedxku@gmail.com

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