The Power of Diverse Minds: Rethinking Inclusion
Dr. Ludmila Praslova will present on the acceptance and inclusion of neurodiversity across campuses and workplaces. While awareness of neuroinclusion in corporate America is growing, progress remains uneven, often constrained by outdated systems, stigma, and a reactive, accommodation-based approach. Dr. Praslova calls for a shift toward systemic redesign—embedding belonging, dignity, and accessibility directly into organizational practices. Such an approach not only supports neurodivergent individuals, but also creates workplaces that better serve everyone’s productivity and well-being. This presentation will be of interest to those committed to dignity, productivity, and decent work for all. The event is free, open to the public, and available via livestream. Registration to attend is required.Monday, April 20, 2026 | 11:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Registration
To register for this event and secure your spot, click the link above and complete the online registration form by April 18, 2026. Registration for the event will be on a first-come, first-serve basis, until spaces are full, after which your name will go on a waitlist, and you will be contacted if spaces become available.
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Dr. Ludmila N. Praslova, Ph.D., SHRM-SCP, is a leading voice in neurodiversity, inclusion, and organizational culture. Her work focuses on equitable practices in academic and corporate settings. She is the award-winning author of “The Canary Code: A Guide to Neurodiversity, Dignity, and Intersectional Belonging at Work” (Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2024), listed among the top 10 new management books for 2024 by Thinkers50. She is a Professor of Graduate Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Accreditation Liaison Officer at Vanguard University of Southern California. With over 25 years of experience in developing talent-rich organizations, she is a global, inclusive talent strategy expert with deep knowledge of global diversity and neurodiversity. Her current consulting is focused on creating organizational systems for inclusion and wellbeing and providing neuroinclusion training and support to organizations such as Amazon, Bank of America, and MIT. Dr. Praslova is also the editor of “Evidence-Based Organizational Practices for Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging and Equity” (Cambridge Scholars, 2023) and the special issue of the Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research, “Disability inclusion in the workplace: From “accommodation” to inclusive organizational design.” She regularly writes for Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, and Psychology Today, and is the first person to have published in Harvard Business Review from an autistic perspective. She is a member of the Thinkers50 Radar 2024 cohort of global management thinkers most likely to impact workplaces.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 11:45 am - 12:30 pm | Lunch Buffet (for registered attendees) |
| 12:30 - 1:15 pm | Dr. Praslova's talk |
| 1:15 - 2:00 pm | Q&A |
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