ADCET Webinar: Building Neuro-Inclusive Education with Diversified

Event details

17 October, 2024 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM AEDT

Diversified is a collective of neurodivergent students, academics and staff from UNSW working to embed neuro-inclusion into UNSW’s educational framework and policies. Through research, resource development and community education, they strive to include neurodivergent people in the conversations that impact them. In this webinar, they will explore how neurodivergent UNSW students face unique barriers in education, the power of collaboration and how embedding lived experience and co-production into your practice can produce practical solutions that achieve real impact. 

Presenters will take you through their journey, starting with the lived experiences that inspired Diversified’s formation. They will also delve into the process of creating The Toolkit for Educators, a resource designed to help university staff implement inclusive practices that support neurodivergent students, due to be released later this year. The Toolkit includes checklists, implementation guides, and videos that provide practical advice on making courses more accessible. While the Toolkit is designed with higher education and UNSW in mind, it offers adaptable strategies for various learning environments.

The session will also cover their latest research project, which will measure the impact of the Toolkit on creating neuro-inclusive learning environments at UNSW. They will also share their plans for the future and highlight the goals for expanding their work.

This webinar is essential for educators, and anyone interested in inclusive education. It offers actionable insights and tools to foster greater inclusion in both higher education and beyond.

Audience: This webinar is ideal for educators, administrators, and anyone within the university sector who is interested in enhancing neurodivergent student experiences. This webinar will also benefit anyone involved in supporting neurodivergent high school students transitioning to higher education, as well as those looking to create more inclusive educational settings at all levels.

Visit the ADECT webpage for more information.