Neurodiversity Week - University of Wolverhampton

Neurodiversity Celebration Week

13th - 19th March

"Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. It aims to transform how neurodivergent individuals are perceived and supported by providing schools, universities, and organisations with the opportunity to recognise the many talents and advantages of being neurodivergent, while creating more inclusive and equitable cultures that celebrate differences and empower every individual."

www.neurodiversityweek.com

Recorded Events

The Big Voice: ‘Self Advocacy is Everyone’s Business’

Sheffield Voices on a mission to connect the community.

writers Lyn Hemphill and Susie Williamson. Lyn is on the left of the image, she has short curly hair, she is is pictured close up (head and shoulders) wearing glasses and smiling. Susie, on the right, is also pictured close up (head and shoulders) wearing a bright pin scarf she is standing in a field

Diversity in Literature - with writers Lyn Hemphill and Susie Williams

Join us for what promises to be an inspired, informed and insightful conversation about diversity in literature

Brain in Hand: Supporting Neurodiverse Individuals in Higher Education and Beyond

For people who need help remembering things, making decisions, planning, or managing anxiety.

Sara Heath, co-founder of Autonomy, an autism charity based in Shropshire

Autonomy Plus+: advocacy, mentoring and reasonable adjustments under Equality Law

An inspirational talk by Sara Heath, autism advocate and co-founder of AutonomyPlus+.

Anita Goldschmied: Inclusive Practice Seminar on Neurodivergence

Lecturer in Learning Disabilities, talking about how to better tailor academic and working practises.

Sam Rapp: neuro diverse writer, a poet, playwright, short story writer, inspirational speaker

A creative teacher with her company Fun With Words Productions, conducting creative writing workshops, for all abilities

Jennifer Gilbert standing in front of a large inscription on a wall in an art gallery

Jennifer Gilbert: How a Manchester Gallery Supports Disabled and Neurodivergent Artists

In this talk Jennifer will discuss how she works with and supports disabled, neurodivergent and self-taught artists.

Accessibility in the Arts

Panel discussion about Accessibility in the Arts

Inclusivity for disabled staff at the University

Disability Matters & What Matters to you: through the lens of DEAP (Disability Equality Action Plan)

Clare Dickens

Disability mental health/suicide prevention

WLV Neurodiversity Week Podcasts

In this series we document the lived experience of neurodiverse people and celebrate their achievements. We also recognise the many talents and advantages of being neurodivergent.

WLV Neurodiversity Week Podcasts is part of the D.I.I.verse Hub: Will it make the boat go faster? – a series that explores a variety of topics under the umbrella of Diversity, Inclusion & Intersectionality. All the podcasts in this series are available on: Buzzsprout, Apple Podcasts, Podbay, Amazon Music and Spotify.

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Resources

Useful links...

ADHD UK: adhduk.co.uk
British Dyslexia Association: www.bdadyslexia.org.uk
Dyspraxia Foundation: dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk
Dudley Voices for Choice: www.dudleyvoicesforchoice.org.uk

National Autism Society: www.autism.org.uk
OCD UK: www.ocduk.org
Shropshire Autonomy: www.shropshireautonomy.co.uk
Spectrum Mentoring and Training: spectrummentoringandtraining.com

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