Public Service Neurodiversity Week/Registration
Join us in-person or virtually for PSNW 2025!
How to register
Please select the appropriate option below to register for the main event of Public Service Neurodiversity Week (PSNW) 2025, taking place on Monday, October 20, 2025, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. (ET) at the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa and virtually via Zoom.
- In-person registration
- Virtual registration
Who can register?
This event is open to all employees in the Canadian federal public sector, including:
- Federal public servants (including terms, casuals, and students)
- Employees of federal Crown corporations
- Diplomats and locally-engaged employees at Canadian diplomatic missions abroad
- Sworn members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- Canadian Armed Forces service members
If you do not currently fall in the above categories but would like to attend, please email infinite-infinity@pch.gc.ca and we will confirm if we have enough room.
What is the cost to attend?
This event is free of charge for both in-person and virtual attendees.
Accessibility features
In-person
For those attending in person at the National Gallery of Canada, the following measures will be available:
- ASL and LSQ interpretation displayed on large screens in the auditorium
- CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) in both English and French
- Earplugs and masks available at registration in the Water Court Foyer
- Wheelchair and mobility device access throughout the venue, including designated areas
- Accessible washrooms located near the Water Court Foyer
Floor plan
To help navigate the facilities, you can access the floor plan for the National Gallery of Canada.
Given that this event falls on a Monday, please note that the Gallery will be closed on the day of the event, and there will be no access to the museum's exhibits and collections for attendees.
Amenities
As the NGC is closed on the day of the event, certain amenities, such as the cafeteria, boutique, and cloakroom will be closed. There is a Happy Goat Coffee Company location at the Gallery that will be open for those seeking food or beverage options. We encourage you to bring a reusable water bottle. Please avoid bringing snacks or meals containing peanuts or tree nuts.
Virtual
For participants joining via Zoom, the following features will be available:
- ASL and LSQ interpretation displayed throughout the livestream
- CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) available in both English and French
- Simultaneous English–French interpretation through Zoom’s language channel feature
- Presentation materials provided in both English and French where applicable
Participants will not be able to turn on microphones or cameras during the event, but will be able to follow all sessions with the same accessibility supports as in-person attendees.
If you experience any technical difficulties or accessibility challenges during the event, volunteers will be monitoring the platform to provide real-time assistance through the Zoom help chat.