Employers in Tennessee and across the Southeast had a unique, no-cost opportunity to develop a comprehensive plan for integrating neurodiversity into their workplace practices. The UConn Wells Fargo Center for Neurodiversity and Inclusive Employment, in partnership with Tennessee State University, delivered full-day neurodiversity employment workshops across the country and on TSU’s Nashville campus.
This free workshop was designed for 15 select companies to send small teams for an immersive, action-oriented day focused on neuroinclusive employment practices. Developed by UConn’s academic experts and co-led with the Wells Fargo Neurodiversity Program team, the program provided a day of practical, step-by-step guidance as teams designed initiatives that attracted and empowered neurodivergent employees, including individuals with autism, ADHD, dyslexia and other conditions.
“We were thrilled to bring this groundbreaking program to Nashville and the Southeast region,” said Judy Reilly, Executive Director of UConn’s Center. “We visited cities across the country to deliver this workshop, providing companies with an actionable, no-cost pathway to understand and design neuroinclusive practices that tapped into the strengths of current and potential neurodivergent employees, creating a win-win for employers and employees alike.”
Systemic barriers often prevented neurodivergent individuals from accessing and retaining career opportunities. Yet, neurodivergent minds offered unique perspectives and potential to organizations. This workshop focused on dismantling those barriers and helping companies build and implement strategies tailored to their workforce needs that were neuroinclusive.
Tennessee State University, a leading HBCU institution, generously partnered with the UConn Wells Fargo Center to host this event on their Nashville campus.
