It's National Accessibility Week in Canada!

Jonathan Marriott

Hello everyone,

Happy National AccessAbility Week! This important week kicked off yesterday and runs until June 1. It's a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the progress we've made in creating a more accessible and inclusive Canada and to highlight the leadership and contributions of Canadians with disabilities. This year's theme is "Forward Together: Accessibility and Inclusion for All."​

In recognition of National AccessAbility Week, I want to share some resources and influencers in the neurodivergent community who are making significant impacts and offering valuable insights.

Neurodivergent Influencers to Follow:

1. Neurodivergent Rebel (Lyric Holmans)
   • Platform: Instagram, YouTube, Blog
   • About: Lyric Holmans is an autistic self-advocate who shares content about living with autism, ADHD, and sensory processing disorder. They focus on breaking down misconceptions and promoting neurodiversity.
   • Follow on Instagram: @neurodivergentrebel
2. The Autistic OT (Moriah Thigpen)
   • Platform: Instagram, YouTube
   • About: Moriah Thigpen is an autistic occupational therapist who shares insights into autism and the importance of sensory-friendly environments. Her content is both educational and practical, providing tips for daily life.
   • Follow on Instagram: @the.autistic.ot
3. ADHD Alien (Pina Varnel)
   • Platform: Instagram, Twitter, Blog
   • About: Pina Varnel creates relatable and humorous comics about living with ADHD. Her work has resonated with many in the ADHD community and helps spread awareness through accessible and engaging content.
   • Follow on Instagram: @adhd_alien
4. Autistic Typing (Jordyn Zimmerman)
   • Platform: Twitter, Blog
   • About: Jordyn Zimmerman is a non-speaking autistic advocate who uses AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) to share her experiences and insights. She focuses on education, inclusion, and the importance of accessible communication.
   • Follow on Twitter: @jordynbzim

These influencers are just a few examples of the incredible voices in the neurodivergent community. Their content is invaluable for anyone looking to understand more about neurodiversity and how to create more inclusive environments.

If you have any favorite influencers or resources, feel free to share them in the comments - I'd love to start following them

Best,
Jonathan

Tom Richer

Thanks for sharing Jonathan!