Neurodiversity Navigators advances equity, belonging, and opportunity by supporting neurodivergent mid-career nonprofit and self-employed professionals. We provide the resources, training, and coaching they need to thrive, and we help their workplaces build inclusive and accessible environments where all talent can succeed authentically.
Many neurodivergent folks suffer in workplaces that aren’t designed with their brains, energy, or work styles in mind. They may struggle to navigate workplace processes like accommodation requests, policies, and unwritten expectations or have limited access to affirming professional development and career advancement opportunities, resulting in burnout.
The organizations where they work may lack clear policies and practices for accessibility and accommodations or be uncertain about how to support neurodivergent employees while maintaining organizational effectiveness, resulting in missed opportunities for innovation, retention, and leadership development when neurodivergent talent isn’t supported.
Neurodiversity Navigators bridges individual growth and organizational change. We support neurodivergent professionals in building the skills, strategies, and self-awareness to succeed, while equipping workplaces with the tools and practices to become truly neuroinclusive. This two-pronged model ensures that progress for individuals translates into long-term cultural change.
By supporting both neurodivergent professionals and the organizations where they work, we improve experiences and expand opportunities, not just for today’s leaders, but for the neurodiverse professionals who follow. Together, we’re making Pittsburgh’s nonprofit and entrepreneurial ecosystem more inclusive, accessible, and resilient.