The Neurodiversity Alliance’s February 2025 newsletter highlights:

Black History Month Spotlight: Honoring the contributions of Black disability rights advocates, including Marsha P. Johnson, Brad Lomax, Johnnie Lacy, Fannie Lou Hamer, and Lois Curtis, whose work has advanced inclusion and accessibility.

Strike Out Stigma Campaign: Encouraging young individuals to challenge misconceptions about learning differences by creatively transforming a 9-pin bowling set into a symbol of breaking down stigmas.

Elevate Prize Winner – David Flink: Celebrating our Founder and CEO, David Flink, for being named a 2025 Elevate Prize winner in recognition of his advocacy for neurodiverse youth and systemic education reform.

Understanding Neurodiversity: A featured article exploring the concept of neurodiversity and its impact on education, workplaces, and society.

Voices of Neurodivergence: ER nurse and entrepreneur Kaitlin McCarthy shares her insights on embracing neurodivergence in her professional and personal life.

Board Member Spotlight – Inger Dewey-Golob: Recognizing the contributions of our Board Chair, Inger Dewey-Golob, and her leadership in advancing the mission of The Neurodiversity Alliance.

Free Virtual Training – Strike Out Stigma: Join our upcoming session on bystander intervention strategies to combat disrespect and harassment in schools and communities.