Neurodiversity Celebration Week
Neurodiversity Celebration Week (13 March – 19 March 2023)
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.
This week we encourage you to take the opportunity to read around the many different types of neurological differences and attend some educational events.
Below are some resources for you to look at:
The full list of Neurodiversity Celebration Week resources can be viewed on their website and you can also find guidance on the staff disability pages.
Neurodiversity Celebration Week have organised 24 free online events to attend throughout the week. You can take a look at the full event schedule but below are some highlights!
The Language of Neurodiversity
13 March 2023
11:30 to 12:30 (GMT)
A webinar exploring the different words people use when talking about neurodiversity.
Neuroinclusion in Further & Higher Education
14 March 2023
14:30 to 16:00 (GMT)
A panel discussion exploring how we can empower neurodivergent students in Further and Higher Education.
Culture, Community and Class in Neurodiversity
15 March 2023
12:00 to 13:30 (GMT)
A panel discussion exploring how neurodiversity is intertwined with intersectionality and identity.
The Benefits of Neurodiversity in the Workplace
15 March 2023
14:30 to 16:00 (GMT)
A panel discussion exploring how workplaces can embrace the unique perspectives and approaches of neurodivergent individuals.
The Experiences of Neurodivergent Women and Girls
17 March 2023
12:00 to 13:30 (GMT)
A panel discussion exploring why many women and girls are under-represented or mis-diagnosed and how we can empower them.
Other Neurodiversity Focused Events
Removing barriers to learning for students with dyslexia, dyspraxia and dyscalculia
Wednesday 15th March
14:30pm-16:00pm
Room LS1/14, Floor 1, Lockside Building, University of Huddersfield
Do you teach students or produce study resources?
Join us and learn about the barriers that students face when learning in lectures and studying online. This workshop will recommend adjustments and inclusive teaching strategies so that we can help every student reach their full potential.
This workshop will help you:
- Recognise the primary characteristics of students with Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Dyscalculia.
- Understand the barriers to learning and studying that these students face.
- Implement inclusive teaching strategies to serve the needs of these students.
- Recommended assistive technologies to support students with these learning disabilities.
- Produce digital content that is accessible to all.
Who should attend?
This workshop is useful for anyone who teaches or prepares digital resources for students. It will help you support students who have specific learning difficulties.
Book your place on this campus workshop.
For further information please contact Joanna Brown or Andy Eachus.
Removing barriers to learning for autistic students
Wednesday 29th March at 2.30pm – 4.00 pm
Student Services Workshop Room, Level 4 Student Central OR
Friday 31st March at 10am – 11.30am
Via MS Teams
Do you teach students or produce study resources?
Join us and learn about the barriers that students face when learning in lectures and studying online. This workshop will recommend adjustments and inclusive teaching strategies so that we can help every student reach their full potential.
This workshop will help you:
- Recognise the primary characteristics of autistic students.
- Understand the barriers to learning and studying that autistic students face.
- Discover how autism is diagnosed.
- Implement inclusive teaching strategies to serve the needs of autistic students.
- Recommended assistive technologies to support autistic students.
Who should attend?
This workshop is useful for anyone who teaches or prepares digital resources for students. It will help you support autistic students.
Book your place on this campus workshop (Wednesday 29 March)
Book your place on this ONLINE workshop (Friday 31 March)
For further information please contact Joanna Brown or Andy Eachus.
Digital Dojo: Supporting Students with SpLDs
Monday 13th March
12:15pm-12:45pm
No sign up required
Learn about two of Edge’s brilliant features that will save you time and be more productive and help with SpLDs, specifically those which are neurodiverse.
Accessible Social Media
Wednesday 15th March
1:00pm-2:00pm
You spend time crafting the perfect social media message, but have you considered if your post is accessible to all? Learn some tips and tricks for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok to ensure that your information is reaching everyone.
Accessible Presenting Strategies
Wednesday 22nd March
1:00pm-2:00pm
When presenting, either online or face to face, you have the opportunity to share information to a broad range of people. Learn some tips and tricks that you can employ during the presentation process, to ensure your presentation and information is accessible to everyone.
Book Accessible Presenting Strategies
Staff Disability Network
The University welcomes and supports the development of staff networks. Our staff networks provide an opportunity for staff who share a protected characteristic to network, obtain peer support and share information. They can also offer opportunities for staff to inform university policy on equality-related issues and topics. The networks are run by and for the members, with support from the University EDI Manager.
The Staff Disability Network was formed in October 2018. Members come from across the University and from a variety of roles and the network is always looking for new members and ideas. Please take a look at the terms of reference and contact the Chair if you are interested in joining or would like to find out a bit more about the network, including future meeting dates.
Staff Disability Network Terms of Reference
Allison Barnes (Chair)