Neurodiversity in IT News
Promoting Inclusion and Employment Opportunities for Neurodiverse Individuals
In recognition of Autism Acceptance Month, IDEAL IT’s Neurodiversity in IT Program group hosted an online event on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
ADHD: Understanding a Shared Experience
In recognition of ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) Awareness Month, the Neurodiversity in IT team held an online event on October 6, 2022, focused on personal stories shared by several Stanford staff members with ADHD. Read the summary, watch the recording, and get learning resources.
Lifting the Mask: A Manager’s Toolkit for Creating Psychological Safety
This month, we celebrate Autism Awareness and would like to shine a light on how you can promote acceptance for our neurodivergent staff members.
Extraordinary Leaders in Neurodiversity Inspire Change in the Workplace
Four extraordinary leaders passionate about changing the employment landscape for our neurodiverse friends and colleagues shared their insights and experiences.
Neurodiversity in IT Program Starts the Fiscal Year Inspired by New Leadership, Partnerships, and Plans for Growth
Michael Fox, CIO for LBRE, joins the Neurodiversity in IT Program as co-sponsor.
UIT's Jennifer Brooks Earns Award in Stanford Neurodiversity Unity Contest
Jennifer Brooks, IT quality assurance analyst in UIT, and an amateur playwright, won second place in the Stanford Neurodiversity Project's unity contest for her play titled, “Problem Girl: A Play in Three Acts.”
Earn BeWell Berries with the Neurodiversity in IT Program
The Neurodiversity in IT program is now certified to provide BeWell Berries to anyone who attends one of the program’s future brown bag workshops.
Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives Ramp Up for Year Two
The IT Community’s IDEAL IT program continues to gain momentum as it nears the one-year mark. Launched in Sept. 2018, this diversity and inclusion initiative realized many milestones this year and is now full steam ahead with new targets and goals for year two.
IDEAL IT: Celebrating Success and Planning for the Future
Efforts to improve inclusion, diversity, equity, and access are well underway in the IT Community at Stanford.
