In 1998, Australian sociologist Judy Singer coined the term “neurodiversity” in a thesis documenting the emergence of a new “disability and social movement” led by and for mildly affected autistic ...
Over the past few years, many companies have poured money and resources into diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Some have made a lot of progress, others have not. Any diversity and ...
The well-publicized cyber-skills gap is arguably the greatest challenge currently facing the cybersecurity industry. With a widening attack surface as a result of growing digitization, exacerbated by ...
Kelly Everly-Hall was ready for her interview. She wore a nice outfit, had reviewed her resume and knew she had many of the skills needed for the IT job she was seeking. But things went quickly ...
Last week, I posted an interview with Microsoft’s Neil Barnett in which he talked to me about the importance of embracing neurodiversity in the workforce and the newly-announced Neurodiversity Career ...
In mid-June, entrepreneurial firm ZenBusiness released results of a survey which examined the role of neurodiversity in entrepreneurship. In a press release, the company announced the findings of its ...
Companies including CAI, Dell Technologies, EY, Freddie Mac, Google, HP, Microsoft, SAP, Spectrum Designs Foundation reaffirm commitment to neurodivergent candidates, an untapped talent pool that can ...
Watching the neurodiversity movement gain traction online and in real life has given me hope that a more inclusive and informed future isn’t too far away. In social media videos, people discuss the ...
There’s a growing push to focus on our brain differences, not deficits. This wider view of "normal" is a big part of something called neurodiversity. Advocates hope the idea expands how we think of ...