Join us for an essential afternoon for anyone who wants to improve their working environment to harness the strengths that neurodivergent people bring to the workplace. You will hear about the small adjustments and strategies you can put in place to create neuro-inclusive workplaces and hear personal stories and examples from a range of experts who are neurodivergent themselves or who work to support neurodivergent people.
We know that every individual deserves the opportunity to flourish in their workplace and your workplace will see the benefits from creating this environment.
Who should attend?
If you are a manager, leader, HR professional, or a committed colleague then this workshop is for you.
Your business or organisation will benefit from becoming neuro-inclusive and our workshop will tell you how to do achieve this.
Hear from 3 expert speakers followed by an insightful panel discussion with opprtunities for questions throughout.
Speakers
Daryhl Lewis- Wellbeing Services Manager- Making Space
Daryhl will offer an introduction into neurodiversity, provide information on the work taking place at Making Space around Neurodiversity and explain more about the support and training Making Space can offer businesses.
Dan Bird- The Traitors Season 3- Video
Hear from Dan about his experience in The Traitors Season 3 and how his Autism diagnosis allowed him to see the game in a different way to the other contestants. Dan also describes his experiences in the workplace including the challenges he faced in the corporate world prior to his diagnosis and the understanding he found post diagnosis.
Donna Garraway- Seetec Pluss Team Manager Warrington
Donna will share her lived experience of being neurodivergent in the workplace and provide event delegates with information on the adjustments Seetec make and practices they follow to support and celebrate neurodiversity.
Panell discussion- hosted by Neil Lewis, The Empathy Coach
The ED&I agenda is close to Neil's heart, given how closely linked to empathy and understanding it is. Neil will explore the concept of empathy with the panel and examine their views, passions and insight into neuro-inclusive working environments.
Panellists
Jade Palmer – Head of Philanthropy and Business Development, Petty Pool Trust
Jade will provide her insight and thoughts around ensuring neurodivergent young people are welcomed into paid employment and how employers can support them.
Kevin Berry- Neurodiversity Support Manager- HMP Liverpool.
Kevin offers practical knowledge on the adjustments made in the justice system to support neurodivergent people and how his learning can be applied to the workplace.
Lucy Stanistreet- Small Business Consultant- L8Six
Lucy will provide her perspective on her working life pre and post ADHD diagnosis, both as a manager and an employee.
Tea/coffee and snacks will be provided.
Wine served during networking.