When Accommodations Aren't Enough: DC Peers' Annual Neurodiversity Roundtable

DC Peers

When Accommodations Aren't Enough: DC Peers' Annual Neurodiversity Roundtable

Location: DC Peers' Neurospace, 4709 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington DC 20016

Cost: Free

Dates: Sunday, April 26th, 1:00PM to 3:00PM

Registration: Register here.

More employers than ever are actively recruiting neurodivergent workers, and the trend is growing. But most jobs still weren't designed with autistic neurologies in mind, and even well-intentioned accommodations don't always help. This year we want to talk about the nuances that slip through the cracks of "inclusiveness" and can make all the difference in whether a job works out. We'll start with real stories and discuss some of the hard questions about disclosure, fit, and what to do when an employer genuinely wants things to work but doesn't know how. What would it look like to design work around a person's actual strengths? And to help neurodivergent and neurotypical colleagues actually understand each other? Autistic folks, parents, counselors, job coaches, and employers are all welcome.