March 13th through 19th is Neurodiversity Celebration Week, and we are recognizing the competitive advantage neurodiversity brings to the workplace. Increased productivity, elevated corporate reputation, and improved bottom line are just a few of the direct benefits of an inclusive workforce. As companies look for new ways to drive innovation, they often overlook a largely […]
Neurodiversity Professionals – including physicians, psychologists, educators, specialist teachers and coaches have an important role to play in empowering neurodivergent colleagues once recognised, with or without a formal diagnosis. But when it comes to professionals, many of us have been trained to think about neurological differences using a deficit model. Such a model, which can […]
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is announcing summer Pathways Student Internships. This session for students of HBCUs will cover the various positions, an overview of our agency including our diversity and inclusion efforts, benefits of the Pathways Student Internship program, and instructions on the application process. To be eligible for these internships, candidates must […]
Neurodiversity refers to the different ways the brain can work and interpret information. Around 10 per cent of people are neurodiverse, a term which describes a range of conditions including difficulties with attention, memory and impulse control as well as longer-term conditions like Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Dyslexia. Neurodiversity awareness is growing […]
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking innovative and results-oriented individuals for employment opportunities in our Washington, DC and 11 regional offices. Come support our mission to protect investors, maintain orderly and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation! Please visit the SEC’s compensation and benefits program pages for our enhanced pay and benefits. During the career […]
An employer’s workforce is their most important asset. Yet, companies are finding it more difficult than ever to fully engage and then retain their teams. Statistics indicate that a large percentage of professionals are neurodistinct, but are these employees being engaged in a way that allows them to fully “show up” and thrive in the […]
Webinar - Thinking differently – Neurodiversity and work - Autism The aim of this session is to develop your awareness of Autism. We will consider Why it is a spectrum condition Prevalence of autism Strengths and the potential challenges What you might need to know so you can offer help Simple changes which could help an […]
Neurodiversity is the range of common differences in thinking and behavior which we now understand to be normal variations in humans. This includes conditions such as autism, dyslexia, ADHD, and others. Neurodiverse variations have played a central role in the development of human society, yet neurodiverse people have been historically misunderstood and marginalized as individuals. […]
Join us to learn and connect around the topic of neurodiversity and employment in the Greater Philadelphia area and network with others. Welcome back to NEN's Quarterly meeting, now Neurodiversity Employment CONNECT! We look forward to an engaging morning of speakers and networking. Agenda: April 26, 2023 Meeting Will Include: SEI Diversity Chat Keynote: Kurt […]
At the IRS, we believe in the abilities of all our employees, and we’re committed to hiring qualified individuals at all levels of our organization. Our goal at the IRS, as an employer of individuals with disabilities, is to be a model within the federal government and for companies in the private sector. During this […]
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