The Equality and Diversity and Inclusion Team and Neurodivergent Staff Group invite staff and PGRs who identify as neurodivergent to join our next Safe Listening Space.
The term neurodivergent describes people who experience the world differently and can include those who identify as having ADHD, Autism, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia and Tourette’s syndrome. Being neurodivergent can give an individual strengths, but it can also bring challenges. You do not need a formal diagnosis to be welcome at the session.
Safe Listening Spaces provide an opportunity for confidential discussion free from discrimination.
- There is no fixed agenda for this session.
- After an introduction attendees will be welcomed to share their lived experience of neurodivergence.
- This is a non-recorded session run via Microsoft Teams.
- Key themes from the session will be used to help us work towards being a more inclusive University community.
The Safe Listening Space will be held on Wednesday 12 July at 11:00. The session will be facilitated by:
Libby Barton, Equality Diversity and Inclusion Specialist, Chair of the Staff Disability Network
&
Judith Rickard-Taylor, Neurodivergent Staff sub-group lead.
Safe Listening Spaces provide space for discussion rather than the sharing of professional or expert knowledge. If you would like to learn more about neurodiversity you can access our new 15 minute neurodiversity learning resource. This online module will:
- Build your awareness and understanding of neurodiversity.
- Outline practical steps to help you create a workplace where everyone has the chance to work to their strengths and succeed in their role.
To learn more about the lived experience of neurodivergent colleagues please visit the UoS Disability Staff Network Shared Experiences page.
The Neurodivergent Staff Group is a sub-group of the UoS Disability Staff Network. All staff and PGRs who identify as disabled, differently abled or neurodivergent are welcome to join the wider network and/or the sub-group regardless of whether you have a formal diagnosis. If you would like to join the group, please email ‘Please can I join the neurodivergent sub group’ to [email protected].
We look forward to listening to you.
