If recognizing the value of neurodiversity is the first step, the next is changing systems, environments, and behaviours to actually support neurodivergent people. Neuroinclusive spaces use the ethos of Universal Design.
Universal design (UD) is a concept that involves designing products and environments to be usable by as many people as possible, regardless of age, size, ability, or disability. The goal is to maximize usability without the need for specialized design or adaptation. UD can be applied to many things, including buildings, services, tools, learning strategies, and physical spaces. It focuses on equity in design.
This session will move beyond why neurodiversity matters and focus on how to operationalize inclusion at every level of an organization, from hiring, to team culture, to leadership practices.
It offers practical strategies for building neuro inclusive organizations by applying the principles of Universal Design to workplace systems, culture, and leadership. Participants will learn how to identify hidden barriers and implement changes that foster clarity, flexibility, and psychological safety for all minds.
Neuroinclusion isn’t about fixing people, it’s about fixing systems.
Learning objectives
• Recognize systemic barriers that neurodivergent people face in hiring, learning, and workplace environments. Most importantly, how these often go unnoticed.
• Apply Universal Design and neuro inclusive practices to support diverse cognitive styles, communication preferences, and working needs.
• Implement practical strategies that foster clarity, flexibility, and psychological safety while creating environments where all minds can thrive.
