Miami-Dade Launches Toolkit for Neuroinclusive Communities

The new resource aims to help local governments build more accessible and inclusive public spaces.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 11:39pm

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An abstract, impressionistic scene of blurred, warm-toned shapes and textures, conveying a sense of inclusive community and accessibility.The new toolkit aims to make Miami-Dade's public spaces more welcoming and accessible for residents with neurological differences.Key Biscayne Today

Miami-Dade County Commissioner Raquel Regalado has launched the Florida Neuroinclusion Toolkit, the first resource of its kind to give local governments a tested playbook for building neuroinclusive public spaces and services. The toolkit provides guidance on topics like sensory-friendly design, accessibility accommodations, and inclusive programming.

Why it matters

The toolkit is an important step in making Miami-Dade's public spaces and services more welcoming and usable for residents and visitors with neurological differences like autism, ADHD, and other cognitive conditions. This aligns with a growing national movement to create more inclusive communities that cater to diverse needs.

The details

The Florida Neuroinclusion Toolkit covers a range of topics, from designing sensory-friendly parks and public buildings to training staff on inclusive customer service. It also includes sample policies, checklists, and case studies from other cities that have implemented similar initiatives.

  • The toolkit was launched by Commissioner Regalado on April 11, 2026.

The players

Raquel Regalado

A Miami-Dade County Commissioner who spearheaded the creation of the Florida Neuroinclusion Toolkit.

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What they’re saying

“This toolkit gives our local governments the roadmap they need to make our public spaces and services truly accessible and welcoming for all residents, regardless of their neurological differences.”

— Raquel Regalado, Miami-Dade County Commissioner

What’s next

The toolkit will be distributed to all 34 municipalities in Miami-Dade County, and Commissioner Regalado plans to host training sessions to help local leaders implement the recommended practices.

The takeaway

The Florida Neuroinclusion Toolkit represents an important step forward in creating more inclusive and accessible public spaces that cater to the diverse needs of all community members, including those with neurological differences.