Neurodiversity offers a transformative lens on the natural variations in human cognition, communication, and performance. As organizations increasingly recognize that cognitive diversity is far more common than previously assumed, building neuroinclusive systems has become essential to maximizing organizational effectiveness and employee potential.
Across various industries, leading private sector organizations have embraced this shift by designing and adopting innovative HR practices. These strategies proactively open doors to neurodivergent candidates and establish the ongoing support systems necessary for employees to excel.
Workplace universal design is the practice of creating environments, processes, and tools that are accessible, usable, and intuitive for everyone by default—eliminating the friction of reactive, specialized adaptations. Just as physical curb cuts originally designed for wheelchair users ultimately benefited parents with strollers, travelers with luggage, and delivery workers, proactive workplace design creates scalable solutions that empower every employee to thrive.
This session explores the intersection of universal design, neuroinclusion, and modern workplace performance. Participants will learn about practical neuroinclusion strategies currently adopted by pioneering employers. Attendees will discover actionable HR frameworks, learn how to transition from retrofitted accommodations to universal design, and understand how embracing cognitive diversity fundamentally elevates organizational culture.
Participants will learn:
- What neurodiversity is and how it is demonstrated in the workplace
- The concept of neuroinclusive HR practices and why it matters
- The universal design approach to disabilities and special accommodations
- How neurodiversity can change workplace
About our Presenter:
Urszula Kakar, PhD, is a visionary, people-centric HR professional and I/O psychologist with extensive experience developing strategies that modernize Human Resources practices. Her work combines emerging technologies, data-driven insights, and scientific principles to improve organizational effectiveness while advancing fair and equitable workplace practices.
Passionate about employee engagement, psychological safety, and inclusive workplaces, Urszula is particularly interested in the intersection of universal design and neuroinclusion. She recently earned a certificate in Neurodivergent Coaching and is exploring practical approaches organizations can use to create workplace systems, processes, and environments that support a broader range of cognitive styles and enable employees to thrive.
An active member of multiple professional organizations, Urszula is committed to cross-functional collaboration, knowledge sharing, and advancing thoughtful, modern HR practices.
Free for members, $25 for non-members.
No refunds for missed or cancelled attendance.
