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.
A Historic Summit + Our First Celebrity Ambassadors The 2025 National Neurodiversity Leadership Summit was our largest yet—bringing together hundreds of students, educators, and advocates for an unforgettable celebration of leadership, inclusion, and community. This year also marked a first: […]
A New Chapter: Leadership Updates from The ND Alliance This summer marks a major milestone for The Neurodiversity Alliance. We’re thrilled to announce two exciting leadership updates that signal a strong and unified future for our movement. Please join us […]
Starting college is a major transition. It often comes with challenges: new environments, less structure, and higher expectations – all at once. For neurodivergent students, this shift can be concerning, especially when support systems suddenly look very different or disappear […]
Give Day 2025 was more than a fundraiser—it was a reminder that when neurodivergent students lead, the world changes for the better. Thanks to your incredible support, we raised over $122,000 to fund scholarships, expand mentorship, and grow student-led programs […]
University of Rochester students are making a meaningful difference through their chapter of The Neurodiversity Alliance’s Eye to Eye Mentoring Program at Rochester Prep Middle School. In this photo, Marco C. is reflected in a values mirror project. (photo by […]
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 […]
