This graduation season, we’re proud to celebrate a powerful group of leaders: the neurodivergent students in the Class of 2025 who are finishing high school, college, and everything in between. These students are proof that success comes in many forms—and […]
In celebration of Pride Month and Neurodiversity Pride Week, we’re spotlighting bold voices who are changing the narrative around what it means to be part of the LGBTQ+ and neurodiverse community in the public eye. These artists, performers, and storytellers […]
Neurodiversity Acceptance Month may have wrapped up in April, but the momentum continued well into May with powerful events, inspiring voices, and exciting updates across The ND Alliance community. Here’s what we’ve been up to: Celebrating Neurodivergent Voices Across the […]
Check out the “Not Afraid” music video from chapter leader and graduating senior Dimitris! A proud autistic rapper, Dimitris has already been accepted to two colleges and will be the first in his family to attend college. He plans to […]
On April 22, The ND Alliance National Student Advisory Council hosted Awareness to Action: Neurodiversity Advocacy, a student-led webinar designed to help young people explore what advocacy really means—and how to make it personal. Open to both high school and […]
On April 26, students and families from across New York City gathered to celebrate Learn Different Day—a celebration of community, learning, art, and fun for students and their families, dedicated to supporting and uplifting neurodiverse individuals. Hosted by The Neurodiversity […]
April is Neurodiversity Acceptance Month — but for our community, it’s more than just a moment. It’s a call to action, a chance to shift the narrative, and a reminder that neurodivergent people deserve not just awareness, but access, opportunity, […]
The Neurodiversity Alliance’s April 2025 newsletter highlights: Neurodiversity Acceptance Month: This month emphasizes embracing and uplifting the unique ways individuals think, learn, and experience the world. 2025–26 Neurodiversity Scholarship Recipients: Announcing 25 outstanding students awarded scholarships for their resilience, achievements, […]
Our Managing Director of Programs, Jesse Sanchez, along with Speaking Ambassador Safia Mohammed and Central Student Advocate for New York City Public Schools, Victor Edwards, recently appeared on the 200th episode of the EdCast Show. They shared their experiences navigating […]
This month, we’re excited to spotlight Shellan Saling, a passionate advocate for neurodiversity and a co-founder of the UC Davis chapter of The Neurodiversity Alliance. From building inclusive communities on campus to representing youth, women, and people with disabilities in […]
