Mel Houser, M.D., Executive Director, All Brains Belong VT (12/5/2023)
Neurodiversity and access are largely missing from the broader workplace conversations on diversity, equity, and inclusion. And yet, we know that at least 1 in 5 people have minds that work differently than the so-called “typical” brain. Learning about neurodiversity and ways that different people access, process information, communicate, etc. benefits everyone.
Blake Sturcke, Co-CEO of Encore Renewable Energy and member of All Brains Belong’s Board of Directors, was recently recognized through the Neuroinclusive Employer Brightspotting Program as an employer who intentionally works to create workplace culture where all people can get their needs met and thrive.
In this video, Blake shares the importance of “expanding the aperture of the lens” of diversity, equity, and inclusion to encompass neurodiversity so as to understand and embrace difference. As Blake describes, doing so allows employers to create environments where all individuals can do their best work, optimize their personal and professional development — AND can optimize their contributions to the team.
You can learn more about neuroinclusive employment and neurodiversity training at https://allbrainsbelong.org/education