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LGBTQ Nation
1 day ago
Mental health

Neurodiversity Pride isn't centered on LGBTQ+ people, but perhaps it should be - LGBTQ Nation

Neurodiversity Pride Day on June 18, 2024 celebrates neurologically atypical individuals and aims to reduce stigma against them. [ more ]
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
1 month ago
Mental health

An Autistic Adult's Guide to Making Friends and Connections!

Neurodivergent and autistic adults struggle with making friends due to challenges in social cues and sensory sensitivities.
Understanding neurodiversity and autism is crucial for effective communication and connections with neurodivergent individuals. [ more ]
Harvard Business Review
2 months ago
Business

An Employer's Guide to Supporting Workers with Autism

Companies are increasingly seeking neurodiverse talent for a competitive edge.
More focus needed on a broader pool of autistic individuals with valuable skills. [ more ]
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Oregon ArtsWatch | Oregon Arts & Culture News
1 week ago
Design

Elbow Room takes on the contemporary art scene

Perspective and proportion in art are subjective, influenced by individual experience and creativity. [ more ]
Cornell Chronicle
1 month ago
Design

Art exhibition sheds light on invisible aspects of disability | Cornell Chronicle

Expressing unseen aspects of identity through art helps individuals with disabilities.
An arts exhibition provides a platform for showcasing the experiences and challenges of people with disabilities. [ more ]
Smashing Magazine
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Using AI For Neurodiversity And Building Inclusive Tools - Smashing Magazine

To harness AI's potential for promoting neurodiversity, a diverse, equitable, and inclusive approach to AI development is crucial. [ more ]
Stephanie Walter - Senior UX Designer, Mobile Expert, Conference Speaker, Blog writer and Teacher.
3 weeks ago
UX design

Neurodiversity and UX: Essential Resources for Cognitive Accessibility by Stephanie Walter - UX Researcher & Designer.

Designing for neurodiversity requires an inclusive approach, particularly considering cognitive disabilities like dyslexia, dyscalculia, autism, and ADHD. [ more ]
Forbes
1 month ago
Remote teams

Council Post: 20 New HR Metrics For Today's Work World

Remote engagement efficiency crucial for hybrid work environment
HR effectiveness essential for adapting to evolving organizational dynamics
Neurodiversity Index evaluates support for neurodivergent individuals [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Virtual job fair connects autistic talent with employers nationwide to create careers and hope | CBC News

Over 1,000 people attend Canada's largest autism job fair annually, aiming to bridge the gap between employers and autistic job seekers.
Organizer Neil Forester's ultimate goal is to render the job fair unnecessary by fostering long-term careers for autistic individuals and increasing employer participation. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago
Data science

Understanding Dyscalculia, Dyslexia's Numeric Counterpart

Developmental dyscalculia affects 3-7% of the global population and is often undiagnosed.
Dyscalculia is a real disorder that impacts a person's ability to understand math and number-based information, but they are still intelligent. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Books

Romantasy, AI and Palestinian voices: publishing trends emerge at London book fair

Palestine highlighted at London Book Fair
Neurodiversity representation in literature [ more ]
BBC News
2 months ago
London

Creative festival held for blind, deaf and neurodiverse young people

Creativity through art and music for neurodiverse individuals like Keira Curry
I Am Festival empowers neurodivergent children through art and culture [ more ]
www.kilburntimes.co.uk
2 months ago
London

London Fire Brigade commissioner says 'We failed firefighter who took his own life'

An independent review found no evidence of racial bullying towards the firefighter.
The report highlighted failings in organizational protocols and working conditions that may have impacted the firefighter. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Education

How the system is rigged against children with special educational needs | Letter

Limited school capacity without EHCP leads to backlog
Qualifying for EHCP requires significant evidence and leads to inefficient process [ more ]
CreativeApplications.Net
3 months ago
Web development

IIOANA - AQUA PARK (underground demo music video)

Naoto Hieda collaborates with Pițipunk singer and artist IIOANA to create a demo music video using Hydra.
The video explores synaesthesia and neurodiversity, with visuals generated by Hydra code and triggered by cues and a sequencer written in JavaScript. [ more ]
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