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How a wheelchair challenge mobilized a high school to become more accessible.

What is life really like for disabled people? The Disability Diaries reveal all

The Guardian asked seven people to keep diaries for a month to document the reality of being disabled in Britain today. Author Frances Ryan reflects on the issues that arose – public transport, employment, housing, attitudes – and meets four of the diarists. An interesting and insightful read!

Up Close with NEADS Client Naomi and Service Dog Charlie

NEADS staff recently had the opportunity to hear from and chat with client Naomi, who spoke about living with a disability. She, along with her husband and Service Dog Charlie, joined us at a brown bag lunch roundtable. In case you missed it or want to hear again, listen now:

Let’s Talk about Neurodiversity at Work

A podcast that shares insights to help us better understand neurodiversity and how to better navigate it, as neurodiverse individuals, or as those who work with them.

Ableist Attitudes: What They Are and Their Impact in the Workplace

Assuming people with disabilities are at a disadvantage is counterproductive and toxic — here’s how to dismantle this workplace issue.

Addressing Ableism in the Workplace

Ableism is one of the -isms that society doesn’t pay enough attention to. If you’ve never thought about ableism in the workplace, it’s time to do just that.

Exploring Different Brains: Life With Misophonia

Self-advocate Michael Tollefsrud shares his history with misophonia – a condition where people have negative emotional responses to specific oral sounds (eating, breathing, talking). Michael A. Tollefsrud is a 25-year-old graduate of North Carolina Central university with Master’s Degree in General Psychology. Having suffered with Misophonia for years, Michael made it the focal point of…

See dyslexia differently

This animation seeks to preempt misconceptions among young audiences by shedding light on the real challenges dyslexic children face whilst also acknowledging their strengths and potential.

What is neurodiversity?

This video covers… What is neurodiversity? What neurological conditions does it encompass? (such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, Tourette’s syndrome) What is it like to be neurodiverse or neurodivergent? How can neurodiversity be supported in the workplace?

Neurodiversity & Neurodivergent: Meanings, Types & Examples

Find out more about the different types of neurodivergence.