Following World Autism Awareness Week, Johnny Timpson OBE, GAIN Supervisory Member shares his story, in this piece featured in Money Marketing. He shares,
“I’ve always been autistic and have found it challenging for most of my career. It’s only recently – when it became OK to talk about mental health – that it’s given me the incentive to say it’s now OK to talk about the needs I have,” Take a moment to read the full article.
Learning Disabilities, Autism, and Neurodivergence Bill: Consultation: GAIN's Response
Prepared and submitted by Laurie Edmans CBE
As part of our advocacy work, Laurie Edmans CBE pens a response to the Scottish Government's call for consultation on the Learning Disabilities, Autism, and Neurodivergence bill. Thank you to Aviva and Abigail Herron for championing the cause. Read the full response here.
Take a moment to explore the recruitment process, as we delve into the three pillars of recruitment - attraction, onboarding, and growth. By getting this right everyone has the chance to perform at their best and feel fulfilled in their roles.
Theme - Awareness – Acceptance - Appreciation: Moving from surviving to thriving
On the 2nd April, we joined with the Institute Of Neurodiversity ION, and the United Nations to host the 2024 World Autism Awareness Day Broadcast - Moving from Surviving to Thriving. Thank you to all the participants, region leads and organisers who generously gave of their time to produce a fantastic programme packed with autistic voices from around the world. Take a moment to catch up by clicking on the buttons below.
Take part in our Individual Member's Coffee Chat hosted on Teams. A chance for neurodivergent individuals and allies to meet, share their experiences, talk about the things that are bothering us, the things we want to change, issues we need help with, and our hopes for the future.
Published June 2024. No replication without permission. GAIN (Group for Autism, Insurance, Investment and Neurodiversity), 21 Roden Street, London, London N7 6QJ