Strength in Difference: Celebrating Neurodiversity

Join us for Strength in Difference, at the University of Wolverhampton, in support of Neurodiversity Celebration Week

Join us for Strength in Difference: Celebrating Neurodiversity at the University of Wolverhampton, led by the Accessibility, Disability & Inclusion Team, and the Directorate of Student Life. Held in support of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, this special event recognises the strengths, creativity, and diverse ways of thinking within our university and local community. Together, we’ll explore holistic support pathways that empower neurodivergent students, staff, and community members.

What to Expect:

Keynote speakers from leading organisations including the Dyslexia Association, CF Psychology, Work Well, Tourette’s Action and other specialist partners

• Interactive and lived‑experience talks
• Talk tables and opportunities to speak directly with support organisations
• Holistic support pathways covering wellbeing, study support, workplace adjustments, and community services
• A warm, welcoming, and inclusive space to celebrate strengths, creativity, and neurodiverse thinking
• Free tea, coffee, and snacks available throughout

Accessibility:

The venue is step‑free throughout and there are Accessible toilets and facilities are available onsite. Quiet spaces can be made available on request. If you have any accessibility requirements, sensory needs, or adjustments that would support your participation, please contact: disability-inclusion@wlv.ac.uk

This event is open to:

• Students
• University staff across all roles and departments
• Local community members and partner organisations
• Parents, carers, allies, and supporters
• Anyone interested in understanding or celebrating neurodiversity

Attending Strength in Difference: Celebrating Neurodiversity offers an opportunity to hear powerful lived‑experience stories, explore strengths‑based perspectives that celebrate the unique ways neurodivergent people think, learn, and work. It’s a chance to connect with university services, community organisations, and fellow attendees, while discovering the range of support available across wellbeing, study, and employment. Most importantly, this event creates a welcoming space to reflect, celebrate, and contribute to a more accessible and inclusive university culture.