What is neurodiversity? And does it fit into broader diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts?
Today I sit down with Amanda Kelly (D.Psych), President and CEO of Firefly Autism and Co-Founder of the Colorado Neurodiversity Chamber of Commerce (CNDCC), to learn:
- what "neurodiversity" means,
- the alarming state of under and unemployment affecting the autistic population,
- how organizations can benefit from being more neuroinclusive,
- and how we all can advocate for a more nuerodiverse, inclusive world.
Related links:
- Firefly Autism
- The Colorado Neurodiversity Chamber of Commerce
- Read more on "the resource cliff" for adults on the autism spectrum
- NYT: Learn more about the alarming roll-back on child labor laws happening in the US
- Learn more about the unemployment rates of adults with autism
- Ep 390: How to Manage ADHD in the Workplace with Alex Gilbert
- Connect with Amanda on LinkedIn here
- The Bossed Up Courage Community on Facebook
- Bossed Up's LinkedIn Group