Ep. 382: "Opening More Doors" – Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities in Facility Management and the Workplace with Valerie Spencer of Didlake

Valerie Spencer is Assistant VP of Strategic Growth and Engagement at Didlake where she is passionate about creating opportunities that enrich the lives of people with disabilities, especially in the world of facility management. Mike Petrusky asks Valerie about her recent role volunteering with the Capital Chapter of IFMA to put on a local "Chapter Workplace & Expo" event where professionals shared experiences and insights on facility management and innovation. Valerie believes that the FM industry is evolving with technology, making it more accessible to individuals with limitations, so she and Mike explore the importance of creating a healthy, safe, and productive environment for all people. Innovation in the workplace is driven by technology and joining professional organizations like IFMA can provide valuable resources and support for individuals seeking collaboration and networking opportunities. Mike and Valerie offer practical advice and inspiration to help you connect with the IFMA community and share stories that will encourage you to be a Workplace Innovator in your organization! Connect with Valerie on LinkedIn: Learn more about Didlake: Check out "The Didlake Difference" podcast: Explore the IFMA community: Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: Learn more about Eptura™: Connect with Mike on LinkedIn:

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Ep. 382: "Opening More Doors" – Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities in Facility Management and the Workplace with Valerie Spencer of Didlake is an episode from Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace Technology by Mike Petrusky.

This episode is 20:40 long.

This episode was published on Dec 16, 2025.

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