Cheshire CommonsCheshire, Connecticut
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Portrait of Sophie Larkin, Volunteer & Accessibility Coordinator

Sophie Larkin

Volunteer & Accessibility Coordinator

Sophie manages the venue's volunteer program and makes sure every event — from a wedding to a corporate training — meets the accessibility standards this space was built around.

Education

  • B.S. in Occupational Therapy Assistant Studies, Manchester Community College

Career

  • Volunteer & Accessibility Coordinator, Cheshire Commons (2023–present)
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant, Gaylord Specialty Healthcare (2019–2023)
  • Volunteer Coordinator, Special Olympics Connecticut (2017–2019)

Accomplishments

  • Built the venue's volunteer program from the ground up, now supporting every major event
  • Led the accessibility review that shaped the venue's bathroom, entry, and seating accommodations
  • Trains new volunteers and job-program participants on accessibility best practices

Looking ahead

Sophie's goal is to make Cheshire Commons a model for accessible event spaces in Connecticut — not meeting the minimum standard, but genuinely welcoming for every guest and every worker.