From advocacy and motivation, to systems and structures, we have a holistic approach to achieving equity and inclusion. Because we believe, advocating for everyone’s exceptionalities and designing an inclusive system creates joy, productivity and success.
Dr. KT Schellenberg Bell is the Founder, CEO and Advocate-In-Chief of the Learning Lab. As a consultant and public speaker she helps organizations, institutions and individuals create opportunities from exceptionalities. Whether navigating compliance issues, creating accessibility focused systems, or teaching self-advocacy, KT is driving towards a future where everyone has the knowledge, motivation and organization to succeed.
KT came to this work through a first-hand experience navigating an autoimmune disease in college. While learning to live with the disease, she also had to navigate her new accessibility needs. She looked to the institution to partner with her on solutions, but it became clear they were not equipped to support her exceptionalities. She was passionate about her education and struggled tirelessly to be heard and taken seriously. Through this process she learned about changing organizations and advocating for herself.
As a lived advocate, KT inspires people to want more, and backs it up with tools for people to understand their rights, what it takes to sustain motivation and how to navigate organizational structures.
She lives in Los Angeles, CA with her husband and two dogs.
We share tangible, clear ways to achieve inclusiveness based on our knowledge and real-life experience.
We use workshops, coaching, training, and assessments to achieve a common goal: symbiotic environments aligning people with organizations and unleashing the full potential of both.
We act on the existing opportunities and create more of them.
Does everyone has the information and skillset they need to succeed?
Are the systems and structures optimized to encourage self-efficacy?
Are the physical, communication and assessment systems set-up for everyone’s success?
Systemic challenges are can be overcome through:
Are the organizations and institutions complying with all the elements of the Americans with Disabilities Act?
Do individuals understand their rights so they can advocate for themselves?
As a grandmother who’s been through a lot in this city, I thought I’d seen it all—until our sweet preschooler needed more support than we knew how to give. Learning Lab LA stepped in like a dream team. They helped us understand what was really going on, connected us to top-notch early intervention resources, and even guided us through the legal maze to ensure our little one could attend a school that actually gets them. Watching this kiddo light up in a classroom where they’re supported and celebrated? It brings tears to my eyes. Learning Lab didn’t just change my grandchild’s future—they changed our whole family’s outlook. We are forever grateful!
Raising two teenagers with learning differences in this pressure-cooker world wasn’t easy—especially when it came to high school and prepping for college. But Learning Lab LA helped us flip the script. My kids didn’t just get the right accommodations; they learned to own their needs and speak up for themselves. The executive functioning coaching was game-changing. Now, both of them are headed off to top universities, confident, capable, and self-advocating like pros. And yes—they’ll be using Learning Lab support through that first pivotal year. As a dad, I can’t imagine a better investment in their futures.
At first, I’ll be honest—I was skeptical. I thought, ‘Do we really need a consultant?’ But hiring Learning Lab LA was the best decision we ever made. Our child went from barely getting by to truly thriving. We finally have answers—and more importantly, our child does too. They understand how they learn, what they need, and how to stand up for themselves, whether it’s in a classroom or at a family dinner table. The team at Learning Lab didn’t just support our child; they empowered our whole family. I can’t stop telling my friends about it. We’re believers for life.
Navigating school with a child who has significant physical disabilities was overwhelming—emotionally and logistically. Then we found Dr. KT. Having someone who is both a seasoned educator and a lawyer meant we finally had an advocate who understood every part of the system. Dr. KT helped us secure critical supports and ensure our child had access, inclusion, and dignity at school. She gave us a voice when we felt silenced. This has been more than advocacy—it’s been transformational. If you’re a parent feeling lost or outmatched by the system, this is the help you’ve been praying for.
