Kennedy Krieger Institute will convene job leaders at its Neurodiversity in the Workplace: A Collaborative National Conference next month to focus on connecting businesses and providers in an effort to improve employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.
From Wednesday, March 22, until Friday, March 24, 2023, human-resource executives, corporate decision-makers, medical providers, disability-inclusion advocates, policymakers and individuals with disabilities will come together at the Marriott Marquis hotel in Washington, D.C., to share strategies and address collaborative efforts that lead to successful employment strategies for individuals with neurodiverse traits, their colleagues and employers.
Haben Girma, a human rights lawyer and author, will deliver the conference’s keynote address on Thursday, March 23, at 9 a.m. The first Deafblind person to graduate from Harvard Law School, Girma advances disability justice on an international stage. She was named a White House Champion of Change by former President Barack Obama, and world leaders from Canada to Germany have honored her advocacy.
In addition to Girma, presenters include employers and executives spanning sectors from inclusive farming to national intelligence. In a series of breakout and networking sessions, recruitment personnel will be joined by academic researchers, many of whom study and report on neurodiversity’s impact on organizational effectiveness, along with employees who are neurodiverse and span the ranks from entry-level to C-suite positions.
“In hosting this conference, we hope to provide the essential support needed to strengthen neurodiversity in the workplace,” said Stacey Herman, assistant vice president of neurodiversity and community workforce development at Kennedy Krieger Institute. “For employers and job seekers alike, education is the first step toward meaningful employment opportunities.”
At Kennedy Krieger, Herman creates and supervises programs that support individuals with disabilities as they prepare for employment. She serves as a leading member of the Institute’s Neurodiversity at Work initiative, through which she has forged relationships with business professionals and key community members to further the Institute’s long-term goal of enhancing employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.
With a history of providing medical treatment, therapies, educational instruction and community services to and for individuals with neurodiverse traits, as well as implementing practices in its workplace to welcome and support individuals who are neurodiverse, Kennedy Krieger is uniquely qualified to assist employers, educators and community leaders seeking to diversify their workforces.
For more information about Neurodiversity in the Workplace: A Collaborative National Conference, including attendance registration, the conference agenda and conference sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.kennedykrieger.org/NDW23 and follow Kennedy Krieger on social media.
About Kennedy Krieger Institute
Kennedy Krieger Institute, an internationally known, non-profit organization located in the greater Baltimore/Washington, D.C. region, transforms the lives of more than 27,000 individuals a year through inpatient and outpatient medical, behavioral health and wellness therapies, home and community services, school-based programs, training and education for professionals and advocacy. Kennedy Krieger provides a wide range of services for children, adolescents and adults with diseases, disorders or injuries that impact the nervous system, ranging from mild to severe. The Institute is home to a team of investigators who contribute to the understanding of how disorders develop, while at the same time pioneer new interventions and methods of early diagnosis, prevention and treatment. Visit KennedyKrieger.org for more information about Kennedy Krieger.
