# Event Details - **Event Name**: Understanding Neurodiversity: Strategies for Inclusion and Advocacy - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: This training is designed to foster an understanding of neurodiversity and equip participants who work with System Involved YouthAbout this EventUnderstanding Neurodiversity: Strategies for Inclusion and AdvocacyThursday, April 23 | 12pm-2pm (EST)Virtual Training (2 CE)Register HereFacilitator:Marya Wright, DSW, MSW, LCSWFounder & CEO | Wright Community Services LLC | Marya Wright Consulting LLCProgram Overview:This introductory training is designed to foster a deep understanding of neurodiversity and equip participants who work with System Involved Youth with practical strategies for promoting inclusivity and advocating for the rights of neurodiverse individuals. The training will cover the diverse spectrum of neurodiverse conditions, their impact on various environments, and the importance of creating accommodating spaces that celebrate differences. Through interactive sessions, case studies, and practical exercises, participants will gain valuable insights and tools to create an inclusive and supportive environment for neurodiverse individuals in their communities, workplaces, and educational institutions.Learning ObjectivesParticipants will understand the concept of neurodiversity and recognize the diversity within the spectrum of neurodiverse conditions for working with System Involved Youth.Participants will identify the challenges faced by neurodiverse individuals, System Involved Youth, in different settings, including educational environments and workplaces.Participants will acquire practical strategies for creating inclusive environments through the implementation of universal design principles and tailored communication techniques for supporting System Involved Youth.Who Should Attend?This training is designed for health and human service professionals who work with system-involved youth across clinical, educational, community, and justice settings. It is particularly relevant for social workers in the areas of behavioral and mental health, juvenile justice, public and community health, school-based health and program administrators, case managers, and care coordinators who support neurodiverse youth. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/understanding-neurodiversity-strategies-for-inclusion-and-advocacy/100001979743194187 - **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness, virtual, mental-health - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 10, max: 45, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Washington - **state**: DC - **country**: United States - **location**: Howard University School of Social Work - **lat**: 38.9217778 - **long**: -77.0197426 - **full address**: Howard University School of Social Work, (Virtual Orientation Event), Washington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Understanding Neurodiversity: Strategies for Inclusion and Advocacy - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/a09a3911996b2d11f65850d738da387ace5786e4f3d721a032a753197ee9cd76-rimg-w1200-h675-dcaac3ab-gmir.jpg?v=1768175239 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Understanding Neurodiversity: Strategies for Inclusion and Advocacy being held? - **A:** Understanding Neurodiversity: Strategies for Inclusion and Advocacy takes place on Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Howard University School of Social Work, (Virtual Orientation Event), Washington, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Understanding Neurodiversity: Strategies for Inclusion and Advocacy? - **A:** Ticket prices for Understanding Neurodiversity: Strategies for Inclusion and Advocacy range from USD 10 to USD 45 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral Admission + CEU CertificateUSD 45AvailableHUSSW Faculty, Staff, and Alumni AdmissionUSD 35AvailableStudent AdmissionUSD 10Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Understanding Neurodiversity: Strategies for Inclusion and Advocacy? - **A:** Understanding Neurodiversity: Strategies for Inclusion and Advocacy is organized by Howard University School of Social Work. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Understanding Neurodiversity: Strategies for Inclusion and Advocacy is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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