Neuro-Diversity is Diversity
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Ask Me Anything: Neuro-Diversity is Diversity
Featuring: Shauna Calnen-David, Kasandra Salembier, and Elyssa Porlier Opening remarks by: Mario Pelletier Co-hosted by: Kelly Brewer-Balch and Danielle (Dan) MacKinlay
Date and time:
Wednesday, December 14 at 1:00 to 2:30 PM EST
Audience:
Open to all Government of Canada employees
Register: Online registration form
Ask Me Anything is now on GC Wiki Collab https://wiki.gccollab.ca/AMA.
Event Description
This December, the Ask Me Anything stage welcomes speakers to share one of their many layers: neurodiversity. The term neurodiversity was coined by Judy Singer, a sociologist with autism, who highlighted the strengths of being neurodiverse. Diversity and inclusion extends beyond the surface and delves into what makes us unique. Neurodiversity appreciates that many people have a layer of autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, and dyspraxia. Our speakers will explore neurodiversity in the public service, how to be an ally to our neurodiverse colleagues, their strengths, and the power in neurodiversity of those around us. Neurodiversity is diversity. Join us this month on the Ask Me Anything stage as we recognize, uplift, and celebrate neurodiversity.