Neurodiversity Celebration Week is here
What is Neurodiversity Celebration Week?
Celebrated world-wide from the 18-24 March, the initiative aims to challenge stereotypes and assumptions about neurological differences.
The concept of neurodiversity is the acceptance that all humans are different, with unique minds, needs and abilities. For this reason, the week celebrates the successes and strengths of being neurodiverse, while still acknowledging the unique challenges that neurodiverse people face. Find out more about Neurodiversity Celebration Week.
Many people in the neurodivergent community use neurodiversity as an umbrella term – this term is used to describe alternative ways of thinking, learning, interacting, and perceiving the world. Some of these include:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC)
- Dyslexia
- Dyspraxia
- Dyscalculia
- Tourette’s Syndrome
How we’re celebrating at UoB
As a diverse UoB community, we welcome everyone to come together and create an inclusive and equitable space where we can not only celebrate differences but empower every individual.
We’re also celebrating neurodiversity at UoB by increasing our acceptance of those around us, and becoming more educated on both the strengths, and the struggles, of neurodivergent people.
From panel discussions to inspiring conversations from brilliant speakers, browse the full list of events presented by Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024 organisers.
Further support
You can explore how we’re supporting neurodiverse students to fully access teaching, learning and assessments, and book an appointment to speak to an advisor on our Student Disability Service webpages.
Check out student Olivia’s blog for her advice and personal experience of accessing our support services as a disabled student.