Creating a world
where neurodivergent people thrive
Author: Morwenna Stewart
Post date: October 5th 2021
Our aim
“To create an equal, inclusive world that understands, represents, and values neurodiverse people equally.”
The Institute of Neurodiversity aims to unlock the potential $10tn annual GDP of neurodiverse / divergent minds.* To do this, we're creating a single global charity and membership organisation.
Why now?
Neurodivergent people are original thinkers with sought-after skills. But many are misunderstood, excluded, unemployed or underemployed.
Many outstanding advocates and organisations are working hard to reverse these trends. Together, we can achieve more.
About ION
The Institute of Neurodiversity (ION) will showcase and promote neurodivergent strengths and capabilities. With franchises on every continent and a million members by 2025, we will be the authoritative place for neurodivergent voices.
With our partners, we will change the course of neurodivergent lives and enable the world to benefit from untapped talent.
Our aims and objectives align to the UN’s sustainable development goals - covering health, inequality, justice, education, work, economic growth, and strategic partnerships.
About you – our members
To achieve our ambitious aims, we are working with you – like-minded partners, individuals and organisations – in every sector and continent:
- small, medium, and large organisations
- neurodiverse / divergent-led businesses, charities, non-profits
- individual advocates and groups
- organisations’ staff equality networks
- allies, families, friends, and supporters
- and more...
For members
As a member, you have exclusive access to events, tools and products:
- ION Chats: with volunteers about your ND experience
- ION Voice: surveys, blogs, articles
- ION Stories: blogs, podcasts, video interviews
- ION Neurodiversity Network: support for ND staff networks and industries
- ION Directory: directory of approved trainers, advocates and coaches
- ION / RTN Mental Health: support from neurodivergent-informed practitioners
- ION Annual Awards: celebrating global innovation in neurodiversity
We will soon include original research; lobbying materials; certified training; and much more.
To join this exciting venture, through individual or corporate membership, click here.
Join us!
Thank you!
Steering group
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Trustees and directors
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Charlotte Valeur, Chair
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Charlotte Valeur, Chair and Founder
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Maciej Cielecki
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Tony Fish
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Jeremy Davey
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Marlene Gyldmark
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Miranda Morgan
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Andre Skepple
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Jude Morrow
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Lindsey Stewart
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Morwenna Stewart
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Morwenna Stewart
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Natalie Sykes
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Andre Voinescu
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Business case for neurodiversity:
Neurodiversity Is a Competitive Advantage (hbr.org)
*People use the terms neurodiverse, neurodivergent or neurominority, for people with different brains. Neurodiversity includes autistic, ADHD, dyslexic, dyspraxia, dyscalculic, dysgraphic, and Tourette syndrome.