In the News: Francisco Lasta Featured on Aging Together Podcast

Francisco Lasta, OTR,/L, Assoc. AIA, GFT’s inclusive design lead, was featured on the Aging Together podcast in an episode titled “ADA Doesn’t Help Everyone: How to Design Inclusive Communities.”

In conversation with host Pooja A. Patel, DrOT, OTR/L, BCG, founder of Aging Together, Lasta explores how inclusive design goes beyond minimum accessibility standards, highlighting the importance of flexibility, user experience, and designing for a wide range of abilities. The discussion also emphasizes the critical role occupational therapy practitioners play in shaping environments that better support how people live, move, and engage with the world around them.

Lasta brings a unique perspective to the conversation, drawing on his leadership of GFT’s inclusive design efforts and nearly two decades of experience as an occupational therapist — bridging the gap between design intent and real-world use.