Exploreability
Exploreability began with a simple Vision:
“Where empathetic strategy meets inclusive innovation.”
The owners of Exploreabilty ( Nicole and Brandon MacLean) along with their two children ( and of course their dog), have spent their entire lives working, living and sharing their values and expertise about inclusion and disability accessibility.
Having met at a camp for people with disabilities, Nicole and Brandon have followed their passions across the country and overseas. Nicole as an Occupational Therapist ( Queens Grad) and Brandon as a Camp Director and inclusion specialist, have worked with 1000’s of people. Offering solutions, innovation, therapy, design and support.
Our Mission :
Exploreability empowers organizations and individuals to create inclusive, accessible, and sensory-friendly environments. Through expert consultation, adaptive design, and hands-on training, we help camps, schools, and community spaces welcome and support neurodiverse individuals with confidence, compassion, and creativity.
Our Vision:
To build a world where accessibility and inclusion are seamlessly woven into every environment — from summer camps to classrooms and homes — ensuring that people of all abilities can explore, connect, and thrive.
Meet the Team
Nicole: Founder/ Lead Therapist
Nicole MacLean has over 25 years of experience working with children and their caregivers, including parents, educators and supporting professionals. She has a passion for sharing her knowledge and perspectives about how to best support children with diverse needs. She has led and facilitated sessions for teachers, paraprofessionals, parents, early childhood educators and fellow therapists. She is a dynamic and inspiring presenter that shares her understanding of how to best support children. Presentations are interactive and provide valuable strategies and resources to help children thrive.
Nicole can cover a variety of topics including Neuro-affirming practices, Emotional Regulation, Sensory needs, Fine motor skills, executive functioning skills and daily activities of daily living skills. Nicole will meet with you to discuss your goals for the session and how to best meet the needs of your target audience.
For parents and caregivers supporting children and helping them thrive can come with lots of complexities. Nicole has been providing parent/caregiver coaching for the past 5 years to families with neurodiverse children and young adults ranging in ages from 3-25. She develops trust and connection with caregivers to support them in navigating their everyday lives. She works with you to co-create goals and provide practical solutions that fit into your life.
Brandon: Founder/ Inclusion Specialist/ Designer
With over 35 years of camping experience Brandon knows the ins and outs of camp. He has been a camp director at many different camps across Canada and in New Zealand. He has a unique combination of experience with both camp leadership and working with people with diverse needs and abilities. His knowledge and expertise can help camps to design, create and change programs and facilities so that they are accessible and inclusive. He is a seasoned presenter and facilitator and offers training on leadership principles to both new camp professionals and seasoned camp staff. Workshops and training can be customized to meet your camps needs. He is available to mentor, consultant or be a guest speaker at any event.
Brandon has spent countless hours reviewing and testing mobility equipment, as a medical equipment and accessibility equipment supplier. He is as confident adjusting a powerchair to work off road use as he is designing and building specialized sensory rooms.
He brings a unique perspective and approach to every challenge. His personal approach is not to ‘think outside of the box’ but rather think ‘What if there is no box’
