Public Service Neurodiversity Week

A blue brain, an orange brain, and a green brain over a blue background. Image of a rainbow infinity symbol with a red maple leaf. Text: Many minds, one mission. Public Service Neurodiversity Week. October 20–24, 2025.

Registration now open for PSNW 2025's hybrid flagship event!

Join us on Monday, October 20, 2025 from 1 to 4 pm ET either in-person at the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa or virtually via Zoom!

⚠️ Alert: We have been made aware of an issue preventing access to Activity Messenger on all Government of Canada devices, which affects the in-person registration links below. We are working with Shared Services Canada to find a solution. Access via personal devices is unaffected.

If you still cannot access the links and want to participate in-person, please email infinite-infinity@pch.gc.ca and we will register you. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope you will be able to join us! The Zoom registration link is not affected and remains available.

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Celebrate the second annual Public Service Neurodiversity Week! - October 20-24, 2025

Public Service Neurodiversity Week (PSNW) is a Government of Canada-wide initiative led by Infinity – The Network for Neurodivergent Public Servants. Now in its second year, PSNW brings public servants together to raise awareness about neurodiversity in the workplace, celebrate the strengths of neurodivergent employees, and explore how we can build a more inclusive and accessible federal public service.

This online resource hub provides up-to-date information about this year’s event, including:

Registration

Speaker and panelist bios

Accessibility features

Information resources for neurodiversity in the workplace

Goals

Raise awareness about neurodiversity and the experiences of neurodivergent employees in the federal workplace

Celebrate the contributions of neurodivergent public servants

Promote conversations about cognitive accessibility in the workplace

Encourage neuroinclusion across departments and agencies

This year’s theme, Many minds, one mission, reminds us that our differences are a strength, and that when many minds work together, we build a stronger public service that delivers for Canadians.

Why neurodiversity matters

It’s estimated that 15–20% of people are neurodivergent. This includes individuals with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, non-verbal learning disabilities (NVLD), and other cognitive differences. Despite their skills and potential, neurodivergent people continue to face barriers to employment, advancement, and inclusion. According to the 2024 Public Service Employee Survey, about 3% of federal public servants self-identify as having a cognitive disability, and a further 3% self-identify as having a learning disability.

As the largest employer in Canada, the federal public service has an opportunity to lead by example—by creating work environments where all public servants, including neurodivergent employees, can succeed and serve Canadians with excellence.