runs from Monday 13 – Sunday 19 March. The celebratory week aims to challenge stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences by recognizing the many strengths of neurodivergent people.
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- Join us on Tuesday 14 March from 12:00 for a 60-minute hosted on Teams. In this webinar, explore the various kinds of neurological differences, the strengths and challenges of each and practical ways to be more neurodiversity inclusive.
- Build awareness and understanding of neurodiversity through a 15-minute module.
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- Join the Neurodivergent Staff Sub-group. In autumn 2022 the UoS Disability Staff Network launched the Neurodivergent Staff sub-group. This group is open to all Staff and PGRs who identify as being neurodivergent. If you would like to join the group, please email E.F.Barton@soton.ac.uk.
- The Neurodivergent Safe Listening Space on Thursday 15 March from 10:00-11:00 is open to staff and PGRs who identify as neurodivergent. The safe listening space aims to provide an opportunity for confidential, open discussion focused on lived experience in a safe environment without an agenda. The session is currently fully booked, and if you would like to join the waitlist or find out more please contact diversity@soton.ac.uk.
The Safe Listening Space will be facilitated by Libby Barton, Equality Diversity and Inclusion Specialist, Chair of the Staff Disability Network and Melissa Allada, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer. Places are limited – to book your place, email diversity@soton.ac.uk.
