Dr Simon Fleming

This three part webinar series will use lived experiences, interactive activities, open discussions, and collaborative problem-solving to gain practical tools and insights to support inclusion in everyday practice. You are welcome to join for one, two or all three sessions. 

This series is organised and presented by Lillie Pakzad-Shahabi, Neuro-oncology Clinical Research Practitioner (Computational Oncology Lab) and Interim Co-chair of Able.

Rather than focusing on specific diagnoses or labels, this series will explore the barriers neurodivergent colleagues may experience and identify practical steps we can all take to create workplaces where people can thrive. We hope that though learning directly through the lived experience perspective we can create meaningful and impactful discussions.

What we hope you will gain from attending these webinars: 

  • Develop a greater understanding of neurodiversity and workplace barriers
  • Focus on individual needs rather than diagnoses and labels
  •  Learn practical tools for creating inclusive environments
  •  Importance of Clear and Open Communication
  •  Build confidence in discussing support needs and reasonable adjustments
  •  Increase awareness of available resources and support networks
  •  Strengthen self-advocacy and wellbeing strategies
  •  Contribute to a culture of open communication, psychological safety, and inclusion.

Webinar 1: Walking in Different Shoes: Understanding Neurodiversity Through Experience
Tuesday 10 November 2026, 16:00-17:00

Experience neurodiversity through a series of interactive activities designed to illustrate how workplace environments can create barriers for different ways of thinking and processing information. The session will also include guidance from the Inclusion and HR teams on available support, resources, and reasonable adjustments.
Webinar 2: Conversations That Matter: Supporting Neurodivergent Colleagues
Tuesday 24 November 2026, 16:00-17:00
Explore real-world workplace scenarios, hear perspectives from both lived experience staff and managers/ supervisors, and develop practical solutions to common challenges. Topics will include communication, reasonable adjustments, inclusive practices, and strategies for fostering supportive workplace relationships.
Webinar 3: Finding Your Voice, Building Your Community
Tuesday 1 December 2026, 16:00-17:00
Focus on self-advocacy, wellbeing, disclosure, psychological safety, and community support. This session will provide practical strategies for managing workplace challenges while highlighting the importance of peer support and organisational resources.
The sessions will be recorded but recordings may be paused during questions to allow for open discussion.
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