This October, in honor of Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, The Neurodiversity Alliance invites all students, educators, parents, allies, and institutions to join the movement through its first “Neurodiversity Is …” campaign—a nationwide effort to showcase the voices, stories, and perspectives […]
The Neurodiversity Alliance is making headlines! CNN recently featured our CEO and Founder, David Flink, reflecting on how far we’ve come since he was first named a CNN Hero. The Associated Press also spotlighted our National Neurodiversity Leadership Summit, recognizing […]
In a new feature, CNN highlights our CEO & Founder, David Flink, and the incredible growth of The Neurodiversity Alliance since he was first recognized as a CNN Hero in 2021. What began as a mentoring program has become the […]
Read the 2025 Neurodiversity Is Recap Blog! In celebration of Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, The Neurodiversity Alliance invites you to join our October campaign: “Neurodiversity Is…” We aim to share neurodiverse student stories that raise awareness, acceptance, and understanding of […]
What happens when a late diagnosis changes everything? In this episode of Don’t Call on Me – The Dyslexia Podcast, Assistant Director of Development & Donor Relations, Matt Pashby, shares how learning he had a disability in high school reshaped […]
What does it take to turn challenges into a national movement? In this inspiring podcast episode, Jesse Sanchez, President of The Neurodiversity Alliance, opens up about his journey from navigating ADHD and learning differences at UC Berkeley to finding his […]
The Associated Press is shining a national spotlight on our Celebrity Ambassador Program, celebrating athletes, artists, and advocates who use their platforms to champion neurodiversity and inspire the next generation of leaders. Our ambassadors are athletes, artists, advocates, and changemakers […]
At The Neurodiversity Alliance, we know the power of student voices. That’s why we’re proud to share this powerful feature from the Associated Press, highlighting the resilience and leadership of neurodivergent students who are breaking barriers and rewriting what inclusion […]
Summer’s wrapping up (ugh), which means it’s time to get ready for back to school season. Whether you’re excited, anxious, or both, heading back to school can feel like A LOT — especially if you’re neurodivergent. Neurodiversity means differences like […]
We’re honored to introduce our 2025–2026 national leaders! These are academic year positions that give neurodivergent students the chance to work alongside national staff mentors to advance our mission while building core leadership and professional skills that support them in school, career, and life. We’re proud to invest in their growth as advocates and changemakers for the neurodiverse community.
