Jeff Grace has worked at the Washington State DDA for almost 40 years in a variety of roles. In the past five years, he has finally gotten a chance to tell his story of a man who both experiences a disability and supports others through his job. He has worked with Chuck Goodwin to help […]
In this webinar, you will learn about how the use of an in-house mentor can enhance natural support and workplace inclusion. You will be introduced to recent research about what a mentor is and what mentors themselves report as positive, but also challenging, aspects of the role. The concept of Workplace Inclusion Competence will be […]
In this webinar, participants will gain a comprehensive overview of neurodiversity and explore practical strategies for fostering an inclusive work environment. The session will begin with an exploration of the concept of neurodiversity, highlighting the diverse range of neurocognitive differences present in the workplace. Attendees will also gain insights into effective methods for establishing an […]
There is a growing awareness of a natural range of neurodiversity among human beings. However, what gets lost among the feel good talking points about neurodiversity acceptance is the continuing need for people who are neurodivergent to fit themselves into schools and workplaces that weren’t designed for them. Self-advocacy, the act of neurodivergent people speaking […]
In this session we will have a brief introduction to the creative small publishing format known as a zine (pronounced zeen). We’ll discuss how zines can be a useful medium for presenting important information that may otherwise be difficult to discuss verbally. We’ll also look at a format for creating zines that does not require […]