Name
(Co)creating Joyful Spaces as Neurodivergent Professionals in Higher Education
Time
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM (EDT)
Description

In higher education, disclosing disability and/or neurodivergence is often met with a lack of understanding, outright suspicion, and the implications that one’s traits are unprofessional. This stigma often prevents individuals from being their authentic selves and accessing the support they need. Less than 10% of disabled, chronically ill, or neurodivergent professionals in the US report their condition to their employer (Hassard et al., 2024). However, broadening our lens to include neurodivergent and disabled joy is necessary to dismantle barriers to success and belonging. Participants will curate a collection of strategies and resources around building joyful, neurodivergent-affirming workspaces.