Introduction to Neurodiversity

Thursday 11 June 2026 | 14:00 – 16:00 EDT / Atlanta time | Online via Zoom

Introduction to Neurodiversity is an online workplace training hosted by Emory University’s Workplace Culture and Belonging Team. The session introduces employees to neurodiversity and explores how workplaces can better understand, embrace and uplift the strengths and experiences of neurodivergent people.

The training is informed by the experiences of neurodiverse employees at Emory University. It gives participants an opportunity to learn more about neurodiversity in the workplace, reflect on the role every employee can play in creating inclusion, and discuss practical strategies for supporting both neurodivergent and neurotypical colleagues.

This event connects well with Neurodiversity Pride Week because it focuses on changing workplace culture from the inside. Pride is not only about public celebration; it is also about building everyday environments where people do not have to mask, hide or explain the way their minds work before they are treated with respect.

By introducing neurodiversity in a workplace learning context, this session supports a broader shift from awareness to action: helping colleagues better understand cognitive differences, recognise strengths, reduce barriers, and contribute to a more inclusive professional community.

Practical information

• Event: Introduction to Neurodiversity
• Datum: Thursday 11 June 2026
• Tid: 14:00 – 16:00 EDT / Atlanta time
• Plats: Online via Zoom
• Organiser: Emory University Workplace Culture and Belonging Team
• Speaker / presenter: Quinn Foster
• Audience: Emory University faculty and staff
• Kostnad: fri

What to expect

• An introductory training on neurodiversity in the workplace
• Discussion of how neurodivergent and neurotypical employees can be supported
• Strategies to understand, embrace and uplift neurodivergent strengths and experiences
• Reflection on the role of employees in creating inclusive workplace culture
• A workplace-focused contribution to the wider conversation around neurodiversity, belonging and dignity

This event may be especially relevant for employees, managers, HR professionals, workplace culture teams, inclusion leads, allies, neurodivergent staff members, and anyone interested in creating professional environments where different ways of thinking, communicating and working are understood and valued.

View the event information here

This event has been suggested as a relevant contribution to the Neurodiversity Pride Week programme by the community. The event is organised independently and may not be exclusively created for ND Pride.