DEI Conference
Neurodiversity: What is it?
Session Description:
Neurodiversity: What is it? Have you ever asked yourself this question? Have you wanted to know more about neurodiversity? This presentation will cover defining neurodiversity, offering insights to interacting with neurodiverse people both in and out of the workplace, and give some lived experiences.
Objectives and Key Takeaways:
The take away will be that one will have learned about neurodiversity and be able to have a new understanding of something they didn’t know about before or from someone who is in this community that they don’t feel so alone anymore.
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Guest Speakers
Renae Smith
Paralegal 2 for the Solicitor General’s Division at the Attorney General’s Office / Chair of the Disabilities Affinity Group at the Attorney General’s Office
Renae Smith (she/her) is currently a Paralegal 2 for the Solicitor General’s Division at the Attorney General’s Office. She founded and is the current chair of the Disabilities Affinity Group at the Attorney General’s Office, where she focuses on education and accessibility for all employees. Renae is the former Communications Director for the Disabilities Inclusion Network, Business Resource Group for the State of Washington. It is her goal to offer inspiration, resources, and support to those who suffer from invisible disabilities. Renae was diagnosed with Bipolar 2 disorder and high-functioning Anxiety. She has had these conditions all of her life.
