Neurodiversity Network at Suffolk County Council
The Neurodiversity Network was formed in 2023 after deciding it was time to develop a new network for any and all neurodivergent members of staff.
We are keen to increase awareness and inclusion for neurodivergent staff to support the people working in the council as well as the people that the council serves. We hope to help shape policy, awareness training and to ensure all training is inclusive and accessible. It also offers a safe space for peer support and listen to the voices of neurodivergent people as well as celebrate key dates.
Our vision:
- celebrate neurodiversity and acknowledge that reasonable adjustments might be required.
- neurodivergent members of staff will feel safe to share their diagnosis and confident to request reasonable adjustments.
- neurodivergent members of staff will have a safe space to get support, solidarity and community from others in the network.
- for Suffolk County Council to accept that diagnosis is a privilege, and that self-diagnosis is supported too.
- to raise awareness of neurodivergence for all staff and practitioners to improve the lives of neurodivergent people in Suffolk.
- hold an annual charity fundraiser.
- organise and host social events.