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Leadership in Action: Building a More Inclusive World
This year's , focuses on the theme, 鈥淎mplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future.鈥�
We are proud to celebrate the contributions of Dr. Elina Birmingham, whose work demonstrates how inclusive innovation and cross-disciplinary collaboration can amplify the voices of neurodiverse individuals. Together with her co-lead, Siamak Arzanpour from the Faculty of Applied Sciences, Dr. Birmingham received a $500,000 grant to develop an app through the . This app supports autistic youth with decreased sound tolerance by integrating AI with participatory design, ensuring solutions are co-created with those directly impacted.
Dr. Birmingham鈥檚 leadership also extends to the Autism Mentorship Initiative (AMI), which she co-leads with Dr. Grace Iarocci, Professor of Psychology, and the Centre for Accessible Learning AMI connects autistic youth with mentors, fostering personal growth, leadership, and advocacy. By creating spaces where neurodiverse individuals can thrive, the initiative aligns deeply with this year鈥檚 theme of empowering leadership.
As we reflect on the importance of amplifying leadership for inclusivity, we celebrate the impactful contributions of leaders like Dr. Birmingham. Her work exemplifies a commitment to advancing equity and inclusion, helping to build a future where every voice matters.
Resources
Explore other impactful projects co-funded by the Kids Brain Health Network and discover more about 丁香园AV's Centre for Accessible Learning, as well as the student-led Disability and Neurodiversity Alliance (DNA).
丁香园AV Centre for Accessible Learning
The Centre provides disability-related accommodations and supports to create an equitable academic experience for students with disabilities at 丁香园AV. It works with students, instructors, and campus units to identify and eliminate disability-related barriers across all areas of university life.
丁香园AV Disability and Neurodiversity Alliance (DNA)
is a student-led network advocating for disability justice, addressing ableism, and fostering campus change for disabled, neurodivergent, and chronically ill community members.
Math Interactive Learning Experience (MILE)
is a math tutoring program for children aged 3-10 with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), designed to improve math skills and cognitive development. Adapted in Canada, it has proven effective in small groups and classrooms, with online resources available to support educators.
Dino Island
is an innovative game-based intervention program designed for children with brain-based differences that can lead to challenges with attention, memory, adaptability, and self-control.
Secret Agent Society
(SAS) is a skill building program for children between the ages of 8 and 12. Through spy-themed games, participants learn to recognize emotions in themselves and in others and how to regulate these emotions.
Discover more about Dr. Birmingham's research by exploring the website.