Neurodiversity @ IBM
The United Nations sanctioned World Autism Day is recognized annually on April 2nd, and many companies then celebrate Autism Awareness Month. But here at IBM, April is Neurodiversity Celebration Month. This is a time to move beyond awareness and instead celebrate neurological differences, such as Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity, Dyslexia, Bipolar, and beyond. These are identities to be celebrated and not diseases to be cured and are a vital part of our IBM Community.
“Neurodiversity is important because if there were no differences in the way that people thought…new ideas would not be created.”
“Neurodiversity is a concept where neurological differences are to be accepted and respected as any other human variation. Companies must embrace neurodivergent talent."
“Give neurodivergent professionals a chance, if given the opportunity. We can do great things if organisations are willing to help us succeed”
"We don’t really need accommodations that have any significant financial value, we just need an opportunity. Things like clear and concise communication have a positive impact for the whole team...
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“In business, people should come first. We need to get to the root cause of what the problems actually are and take action. For all communities, all the time.”
"Neurodiversity Acceptance Month is a reminder that neurodivergent individuals exist, we deserve respect, and we are a diverse community with a wide spectrum of thoughts and ideas" - Autumn VanKirk, ACS Security Engineer, Team Lead
“Neurodiversity is important because it’s inviting innovative insights into businesses, aggregating so much for production, development and people’s quality of life” – Rodolpho Agizzio...
“Today, I feel comfortable here, and using the agile culture, greatly facilitates communication and the way we solve daily challenges.” - Alexandre Hoerbe Engelmann, Software Developer at IBM....
World Autism Awareness Day is celebrated on April 2nd to promote the acknowledgement and acceptance of autistic individuals. During the month of April, IBM is proud to expand this day of...
