Evaluation & Impact data geek; passionate abt #neurodiversity & #disability voice; #SDPFellow alumna; @MIT_alumni; @CogSciUCSD alumna; Views my own
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The holidays can be stressful for many, but wishing all as much rest and comfort in the way that works for them as possible!
ALT Tips to Make the Holidays More Inclusive 1) Avoid Flickering Lights 2) Don't Comment on Eating Habits 3) Offer Non-Alcoholic Alternatives 4) Consider Dietary Requirements 5) Not Everyone is a Social Butterfly 6) Respect Sensory Sensitivities 7) Provide a Quiet Space 8) Choose Accessible Games, and 9) Don't Force Participation.
A nice summary graphic of the types of programs that the over $500 billion in federal investments that benefit children support, as well as the short- and long-term benefits accrued from them. urban.org/research/publicati…
It's #WorldMentalHealthDay. Tell your overthinking brain not to overthink what that one means too much. But, also, ask someone if they're okay, and normalize that not being okay is not a personal failing! (Comic Credit: Heart and Brain Comics from The Awkward Yeti.)
"One of the simplest recommendations we make for inclusivity is remote work. This is an easy option - easier than many others - that we encourage employers to look at first as they consider return-to-work policies." Jennifer Carlson @ Inclusive Apprenticeships #LiveAtUrban
One of most requested accommodations for disabled workers is a learning development plan. #1 request area for inclusivity assistance is in neurodiversity space for assistance w/job & apprenticeship placement. Jennifer Carlson @ Designing Inclusive Apprenticeships #LiveAtUrban
Scott Robertson: Partnerships on Inclusive Apprenticeships @ ODEP now has had over 60k participants across the networks @ Designing Inclusion Apprenticeships #LiveAtUrban
dol.gov/agencies/odep/progra…
"Vocation Rehabilitation Agencies are important partners" connecting disabled eligible applicants to quality apprenticeships. Job coaches can learn how to reassure disabled applicants, help facilitate accommodations requests, etc. @ Inclusive Apprenticeship Programs #LiveAtUrban
"The majority of employers have no costs associated with accommodations, and of those employers who have costs? The average cost in a recent survey was $300." - Karen Gardiner dispeling myths that inclusivity is "too expensive" @ Designing Inclusive Apprenticeships #LiveAtUrban
Daniel Kuehn's hypotheses for low self-id rates of disability @ Designing Inclusive Apprenticeships #LiveAtUrban
Image: Slide 1% self-id rate stat w/ three hypotheses:
- Lack of Accessibility
- N/A most popular option
- Up to 58% may doubt info will be used to aid disabled
The University of Wisconsin-Madison & Bluebird Way Foundation are developing Family-Led Academic Grand (FLAG) Rounds focused on addressing ableism in pediatrics. Using #FamilyEnagement & #Storytelling to improve healthcare. See below! (Oct. 1 deadline)
bit.ly/FLAGroundsStories
"This conference is abt hiring more neurodivergent people. If you want to hire more [of them?] Make the app process easier for them. A lot of job applications are set up so it seems like they are trying to subtly weed out people w/executive function difficulties." - Michael Lewis
"The opposite of anxiety is not calm. It's trust. The trust that when something bad happens, you will get up again." @mjcarley on an #assumetrauma & #neurodiverse positive way to address bias. @Northeastern Regional Higher Education Conference
"I'm not that smart. I shouldn't be 1 of 3 people running college autism groups." @mjcarley not giving himself credit (a very ND trait...) & also highlighting how critical it is that autistics have a say in how edu & workforce programs meant for them are designed. #Neurodiversity
"Normalize taking breaks and taking care of yourself." - good advice not just for neurodiverse college students @CarnegieMellon's Neurodiverse Career Readiness Program but everyone
Roadmap for new employer partners looking to expand opportunities for #neurodiverse candidates in the workplace from Erik Brenner, Kyle Oddis @4Neurodiversity & network employer partner @BostonChildrens @Northeastern Regional Higher Education Neurodiversity Coalition Conference.
"If you hit a wall on a project & you have an autistic or ADHD person go 'Hey, have you thought abt it like this? Then you'll realize why you want them." Bridget Smyser on the value the 85% of neurodiverse folks who are unemployed or underemployed could bring to the workplace.
"I got in trouble a lot for asking why. People thought I was challenging them. But, I really just needed to know how my skills applied to a new situation. I needed to manage my own change." Bridget Smyser on how to understand autistic communication & bridge the gaps w/NTs @ work.
"Nobody likes to be the object of someone's pity. We are complete, joyful human beings." Nina Schiarizzi-Tobin on why choice of language around neurodiversity matters. The community needs to lead language choice. Each individual deserves autonomy in their own self-identity terms.