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Speakers:
Jennifer Sheehy
Deputy Assistant Secretary
Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
U.S. Department of Labor
Teresa Thomas
Program Lead, Neurodiverse Talent Enablement
MITRE
Marian Merritt
Deputy Director
NICE
(Moderator)
Synopsis:
Join us for an enlightening webinar dedicated to exploring the vast potential of cybersecurity careers for neurodiverse individuals. Neurodiversity encompasses a range of neurological differences, including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more, and individuals within this diverse community often possess unique talents and perspectives that make them well-suited for cybersecurity roles. This webinar aims to highlight the valuable contributions neurodiverse individuals can make to the cybersecurity field and to provide insights into creating inclusive environments where their talents can thrive. Expert speakers will share personal experiences, discuss best recruitment and workplace accommodations practices, and showcase success stories of neurodiverse individuals flourishing in cybersecurity careers.
Resources:
CBS This Morning Video about NGA's pilot
College Autism Network list of universities with autism support programs
Intelligence After Next (IAN) Paper
Neurodiversity Celebration Week
Neurodiversity at Work Playbook Series (we are working on a federal version to be released this Spring)
Rand Paper on Neurodiversity and National Security
Recent FNN article about progress of ND programs in the federal government