9:00am
Online Registration
9:30am
Chair's Welcome Address
Dr Tony Malone, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant
9:40am
Keynote: Strategies and Approaches for Employers to Advance Neurodiversity Inclusion
- Current landscape of neurodiversity workplace inclusion in the UK
- People management practices and approaches to promote an inclusive workplace for neurodivergent employees
- The importance of creating a neuroinclusive workplace culture, and the wider benefits to all employees
Dr Jill Miller (PhD), Senior Policy Adviser, EDI, CIPD
10:00am
Empowering neurodivergent women paves the way to intersectional inclusion at work
- An overview of the different types of neurodivergence, including ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, and more
- How neurodivergence impact an individual differently due to their place in society: ND women & intersectional identities
- Understand the importance of neurodiversity through an intersectional lens, the next step is to create a plan for implementing best practices within your organisation
- How to create a culture of psychological safety, where everyone is empowered to contribute to the goal of creating a more inclusive workplace
Dr Samantha Hiew, Founder and Director, ADHD Girls LTD
10:25am
Creating a paradigm shift in the approach to neurodiversity: a holistic approach
- Recognising neurodiversity in all forms
- Structuring workplace interventions that correctly address the challenges that neurodiverse employees might face
- Creating change by implementing practical solutions in the workplace that really benefit all neurodivergent employees
Nasser Siabi, CEO and Tracey Abbott, Access Consultant - Microlink PC
10:45am
Questions And Answers Session
11:00am
Break And Networking
11:30am
Transition from School to Work/Adult Life
- Transition to Employment Toolkit
- Recruitment barriers that young people might face, and those barriers can be removed
- EmployAutism Programme – creating employment opportunities for young people
Sophie Varley , Training and Consultancy Team Lead, Ambitious about Autism
11:55am
Reassessing Workplace Diversity Measurement: Are Current Methods Inclusive?
- Evaluation of the effectiveness of current methods in capturing disabled and neurodiverse employees' voices and experiences
- Examining the Impact of Workforce Reporting on Neuro-Inclusion
- Analysis of the potential gaps between reporting practices and actual progress in fostering inclusion
Angela Matthews, Head of Policy and Research, Business Disability Forum
12:20pm
Questions And Answers Session
12:45pm
Lunch and Networking
1:45pm
Harnessing Technology for Workplace Inclusion: Supporting Neurodiversity
- Exploring the role of technology as a reasonable workplace adjustment for fostering inclusivity
- Introducing simple technological solutions and measures that support neurodivergent workforce and enable them to thrive in the workplace
- Discover how technology can provide equal opportunities, accessibility, and ongoing development for neurodivergent employees
Tree Hall, CEO, Charity IT Leaders
2:05pm
Case Study: BBC CAPE - BBC's Neurodiversity Programme
- An outline and history of the BBC CAPE Programme
- Inclusive design approach – focus on designing an environment for neurodivergent individuals
- Challenges we experienced during the course of the programme, and how we successfully addressed those
Leena Haque (She/Her), Neurodiversity Lead, BBC CAPE, BBC and Sean Gilroy, Head of Cognitive Design, BBC CAPE, BBC
2:30pm
Unlocking the Potential of Neurodiverse Talent: Overcoming Recruitment Barriers
- Showcasing companies that have embraced neurodiversity and benefited from leveraging the unique strengths of neurodiverse talent
- Examining the challenges and barriers neurodivergent individuals face in traditional recruitment processes
- Sharing strategies and best practices for making the recruitment process more inclusive for neurodivergent individuals
Jack Dyrhauge, CEO & Founder, Neuropool
2:50pm
Questions And Answers Session
3:10pm
Chair’s Summary And Close
*programme subject to change without notice
Dr Tony Malone, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant