Neurodiversity Workshops to be Delivered at No Cost to Corporate America through UConn and Wells Fargo Collaboration

Wells Fargo has partnered with UConn’s Center for Neurodiversity & Employment Innovation to introduce free neurodiversity workshops for employers.

By Grace Merritt
Grace Merritt Writer/Editor
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Creating a Safe Space for Neurodivergent Teammates and Allies at CallRail

At CallRail, Divergent Minds is an Employee Resource Group (ERG) dedicated to providing resources, education, and support for people who identify as neurodivergent and their allies.

The ERG was founded in early 2023 by just a few team members. By …

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IBM’s Neurodiversity Advancement Initiative Supports Employees Revealing Their Authentic Self in the Workplace

In this episode of Work in Progress, I’m joined by Nat Lyckowski, the global neurodiversity advancement leader for tech giant IBM.

“Neurodiversity is a concept to respect and accept neurological differences as a natural part of human variation. Just like …

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Inside Autism Acceptance in the Workplace with 20+ Companies

Only 22% of autistic adults are in any kind of employment according to the National Autistic Society. This statistic clearly represents the strides we still need to make to improve autism and wider neurodivergent acceptance in the workplace.

Embracing autism …

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Recommendations on How to Rewire Your Methods of Learning as Neurodiverse Student 

Navigate the learning process as a neurodiverse student with these tips and tricks!

By Paige Mitchell
Paige Mitchell DEI Career Ambassador
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Resources for Neurodiverse Workers 

Check out these resources that aim to help neurodiverse students advocate for accommodations to perform up to their full potential in the workplace!

By Nicole Marquis
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5 Ways to Advocate at Work as a Neurodiverse Employee

Advocating for your needs is especially beneficial as a neurodiverse employee, and here are some strategies to make sure you can succeed in the workplace.

By Nicole Marquis
Nicole Marquis
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What Kind of Disability Accommodations and Services are Offered at UConn?

The Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) and Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) are two great resources at UConn that help students with disabilities. Learn about the different accommodations and services available to help students and professors!

By Emily Bretthauer
Emily Bretthauer
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Exploring a Career and Having an Invisible Disability

Considering career(s) while having an invisible disability can be daunting. Fortunately, resources and programs are in place to help students navigate this process.

By Beth E Settje
Beth E Settje Associate Director, Experiential Learning & College to Career Transitions | Pronouns: She/Her
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How one student’s experience with mental illness shaped her determination to help others through public policy

Amanda Brenner ’22 MSW has always been a dedicated and accomplished student – she makes good grades, won her college’s award for best undergraduate research paper, and received a grant from the Special Envoy for Health at the United Nations right …

By Jaclyn Severance
Jaclyn Severance News Writer, University Communications
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