All Brains Belong VT is teaming up with the University of Vermont’s Center on Disability & Community Inclusion for a special “Brain Club” virtual event. Facilitated by Winnie Looby, Ph.D. from the University of Vermont. This took place 5/18/2022, and…
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It Takes A Village
In April 2022, a group from All Brains Belong VT’s Community Advisory Board members created the “It Takes a Village Fund,” a donation-based scholarship to support ABB’s patients experiencing challenges keeping up with medical bills. Click here to learn more…
Shifting the Autism Narrative: A Healthcare Provider’s Guide to the Impact of Stigma on Health (April 2022)
Autistic people have an average life expectancy of age 36-54 years, with leading causes of death being premature cardiovascular disease and suicide. Extensive research shows that autistic people are dissatisfied with their healthcare, experience significant barriers in accessing care, and feel marginalized and…
Brain Club®: Virtual Weekly Community Education Series – Tuesdays 6PM ET
Brain Club® is a weekly community conversation (Tuesdays 6-6:45 PM ET) where we apply brain science to “everyday life” — how we interact, play, work, and live. Each week has a presenter or panel about a different topic, oriented around a monthly theme. Brain…
WCAX News: All Brains Belong offers neuro-inclusive vaccination clinic
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Not all people — and brains — are the same. That’s why ‘All Brains Belong VT’ is offering neuro-inclusive vaccination clinics to accommodate people who have anxiety, are afraid of needles, or experience discomfort in typical vaccination clinics.…
Stuffies Night: A Virtual Meet n’Greet (All Ages)
We’re having a virtual party, and all Stuffies are invited. Join us (via Zoom) with your favorite stuffies (and a snack / pre-dinner appetizer). FREE for all participants. Stuffies are invited to participate by watching, showing, taking turns chatting with…
Pokemon Virtual Interest Group (Age 8-12): Check back Summer 2022
From December 2021 – March 2022, Pokemon fans age 8-12 gathered weekly on Zoom to talk about what they love, show cards / stuffies / games, meet new people in a super low-pressure way. Everything is easier when people love…
Neuroinclusive Employer Brightspotting Program
All Brains Belong VT works to shift the community conversation through trainings with practical strategies to improve neuro-cultural competence. We also recognize employers that “get” it, who create workplace environments where all brains can thrive. What are some elements to…