NeuroDiversity Inclusion Institute

10/14/2026

Whose voices are heard in the workplace, and what does it cost to be heard?

Yulanda Harris recently joined WDET 101.9 FM to discuss the intersectional experience of being a Black, autistic woman navigating corporate spaces, including the burnout that can come from navigating systems not designed with you in mind and the resilience built through those experiences.

The conversation also highlighted our upcoming Neuro-Inclusion Forum and Tameka Citchen-Spruce’s work with the documentary, which is capturing the lived experiences and voices of autistic individuals.

These conversations matter because neuro-inclusion requires more than awareness. It requires listening, understanding, and creating spaces where neurodivergent people can thrive without sacrificing their well-being.

💜 Join us October 28 for NDi’s 2026 Neuro-Inclusion Forum: Unlocking Talent & Navigating Hidden Disabilities! Connect with leaders, advocates, and practitioners working to build more inclusive workplaces.

📍 Southfield Public Library | 🗓️ October 28, 2026 | 1–5 PM

🎟️ Register today: https://ndinclusion.org/events

10/09/2026

💜 Compassion in Action. Neuro-inclusion means supporting the whole person, especially during life’s most challenging transitions.

Recently, NDi volunteers helped a client living with dementia navigate a household move with dignity, care, and community support. In a particularly meaningful moment, our team helped reconnect her cherished Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. memorabilia with the Detroit Alumnae Chapter, honoring a legacy of sisterhood and service.

We’re grateful to our volunteers and community partners who remind us that inclusion goes beyond awareness. It’s about showing up, preserving dignity, and turning compassion into action.

10/06/2026

Ever notice how you can procrastinate a task for three weeks, then suddenly get it done in 10 minutes because a friend is sitting nearby? 👀

That’s the magic of body doubling.

For ADHD Awareness Month, we’re exploring what body doubling is, why it can help with task initiation and focus, and how you can use it to make those “why can’t I just do this?” tasks a little easier.

🧠✨ Read the latest NDi blog: https://ndinclusion.org/blog/f/the-power-of-body-doubling

Author: Kylie Dickerson

10/01/2026

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a time to recognize the contributions of workers with disabilities and reflect on the barriers that still limit access to meaningful employment.

For neurodivergent professionals, inclusion means more than gaining access to a job. It means having the accommodations, flexibility, and understanding needed to thrive without being expected to mask or conform to traditional workplace expectations.

This year's theme, "Celebrating Value and Talent," is an opportunity to move beyond awareness and focus on meaningful action: creating workplaces that recognize different ways of thinking, learning, communicating, and working.

Join us in putting neuro-inclusion into action.

The 2026 Neuro-Inclusion Forum: Unlocking Talent & Navigating Hidden Disabilities brings together HR professionals, labor advocates, social workers, and organizational leaders to explore how we can build more inclusive workplaces.

📅 October 28, 2026 | 1–5 PM ET
📍 Southfield Public Library | Southfield, MI
🎓 4 HRCI credits | 3 NASW-Michigan CEs

Be part of the conversation. RSVP today:

Join us on October 28

09/28/2026

What does it take to build a truly neuro-inclusive workplace?

Join NDi for the 2026 Neuro-Inclusion Forum: Unlocking Talent & Navigating Hidden Disabilities, an afternoon of research, meaningful conversations, networking, and practical insights on advancing neuro-inclusion.

📅 October 28, 2026 | 1–5 PM ET

📍 Southfield Public Library | Southfield, MI

Earn 4 HRCI credits or 3 NASW-Michigan CEs while connecting with professionals committed to creating more inclusive workplaces.

Be part of the conversation shaping the future of neuro-inclusion.

RSVP today!
🔗 www.ndinclusion.org/events

09/24/2026

We’re excited to welcome Angela Diuguid to the NDi team as our new Volunteer Coordinator!

With a background in operations, customer service, property management, and special event planning, Angela brings valuable experience and a strong commitment to community service.

We’re excited to have her helping build and support NDi’s volunteer community!

09/01/2026

Is your workplace truly neuro-inclusive or simply compliant?

Neuro-inclusion requires more than policies and accommodations. It asks us to look at workplace culture, leadership, identity, and the systems that shape whether neurodivergent talent can truly thrive.

That's the conversation we're bringing to the 2026 Neuro-Inclusion Forum: Unlocking Talent & Navigating Hidden Disabilities this NDEAM.

We've put together a new blog covering everything you need to know. From why this conversation matters and what to expect, to our moderator and panelists, event schedule, CEU opportunities, and FAQs.

👉 Read the blog to learn more: https://ndinclusion.org/blog/f/2026-neuro-inclusion-forum-unlocking-talent-navigating-hidden

Then join us in person:

📅 October 28, 2026
🕐 1:00–5:00 PM ET
📍 Southfield Public Library

🎓 4 HRCI HR (General) Recertification Credit Hours
🎓 3.0 NASW-Michigan General Social Work CEs

👉 RSVP TODAY: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/neuroinclusionforum

08/21/2026

Join NDi for the 2026 Neuro-Inclusion Forum: Unlocking Talent & Navigating Hidden Disabilities this NDEAM and earn CEUs while engaging in a meaningful conversation about the future of neuro-inclusive workplaces.

🎓 4 HRCI HR (General) Recertification Credit Hours
🎓 3.0 NASW-Michigan General Social Work CEs

Hear from experts across HR, disability inclusion, labor, and workforce development, explore the current state of the neurodiversity workforce, and connect with organizations and resources advancing inclusion.

📅 Wednesday, October 28, 2026
🕐 1:00–5:00 PM ET
📍 Southfield Public Library | Southfield, MI

Whether you're looking to earn professional credits, expand your knowledge, build your network, or bring new ideas back to your organization, this conversation is for you.

👉 RSVP TODAY: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/neuroinclusionforum

08/17/2026

As part of the 2026 Neuro-Inclusion Forum: Unlocking Talent & Navigating Hidden Disabilities, NDi is proud to bring together an exceptional panel of leaders with expertise spanning human resources, disability inclusion, workforce development, organizational leadership, and labor advocacy.

Our panelists will share their expertise and perspectives on navigating neurodivergence in the workplace—including the ways identity, workplace culture, and societal perceptions intersect to shape the experiences of neurodivergent professionals.

🎤 Meet our panelists:
• Keisha Hall Dilligard
• LaDonna Holley
• Dr. Debbie Moffatt, ND
• Colleen Sullivan

Join us for an afternoon of meaningful conversation, data-driven insights, and actionable strategies for building workplaces where neurodivergent talent is recognized, supported, and empowered to thrive.

📅 Wednesday, October 28, 2026
🕐 1:00–5:00 PM
📍 Southfield Public Library
🎟️ RSVP: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/neuroinclusionforum

Let's move beyond awareness and toward meaningful neuro-inclusion in the workplace.

06/29/2026

We were honored to join the filming of , where NDi Founder Dr. Yulanda Harris shared her voice alongside Dr. Tracy Espy, President of Mitchell College, NDi volunteers Dr. Carolyn Custer and Monica Monroe, and Ken Whitby, General Manager of The Daily Jam in Grosse Pointe.

Participating in Autistic Out Loud is another step forward in our mission to transform awareness into action. Every story shared helps dismantle stereotypes, elevate authentic lived experiences, and ensure neurodivergent voices are represented wherever decisions are made.

💜 Together, we're creating a more inclusive future.