Neuro-Inclusion Champions

Establish a second line of support with your Neuro-inclusion Champions

Overview | Benefits of Champions | Champion Expectations | FAQs

Why Become a Champion?

Are you passionate about making a real impact and fostering a more inclusive workplace? Join as a Cognassist Neuro-Inclusion Champion and be part of a movement that’s driving positive change across the organisation!

Provide confidence and support for employees and managers, offering flexibility in communication and assistance.

Play a crucial role in creating an environment where every colleague can thrive. Your contribution will directly enhance the well-being and success of diverse teams, helping everyone unlock their full potential.

Have direct influence on shaping the organisation’s policies and practices around neuro-inclusion. You’ll be at the forefront of driving cultural change that supports everyone.

Expectations on Champions

Complete Training: Within 4 weeks.

Encourage Team Engagement: Share your cognitive map to promote communication and openness within your team.

Prepare to Support: Familiarise yourself with inclusive language and approaches, ensuring you’re ready to handle any requests for support.

Drive Change: Encourage inclusion through self-led and manager support via the platform, with a Community of like-minded individuals able to share ideas and help drive change.

Process Overview

Webinar Delivered: 120-minute instructor-led session (certified by the Institute of Leadership and Management).

Assessment: A final assessment requiring 80%+ to receive certification.

Topics Covered

Detailed review of neurodiversity, cognition and mental health.
Neuro-inclusion Champion responsibilities.
Best practise in reasonable adjustment plans.
Using data on hand to prioritise and continuously develop neuro-inclusion in line with your organisations’ needs.
Actioning neuro-inclusion.

Training Aims

Create internal experts, familiar with the expectations of your employees to become neuro-inclusion experts.
Understand support processes, legal requirements and inclusive frameworks to a high level.
Establish a layer of capability that can be relied upon by other stakeholders in the organisation such as Leaders and HR.
Create an environment where those experiencing neuro-differences can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives and talents.

FAQs

Who are Champions?

Champions will be volunteers from your workforce, often individuals who are neuro-distinct or have a strong interest in neurodiversity and inclusivity. The training is instructor-led, interactive, and includes group work and scenario-based learning. These champions bring lived experiences, sparking valuable discussions within groups. The training builds on this foundation to develop internal experts.

What do Champions Provide?

Champions serve as a second line of support for managers and HR, assisting with complex employee support situations and adjustment plan design and review. The course covers neurodiversity, cognition, and mental health, outlining the responsibilities of neuro-inclusion champions. It ensures alignment with existing processes and policies and provides best practices for reasonable adjustment plans, using data to continuously improve neuro-inclusion efforts.

What does the course cover?

The course aims to create internal experts who understand the needs of neurodiverse employees and inclusive frameworks. By the end of the training, participants will be equipped to support leaders, managers, and HR, fostering an environment where neurodistinct individuals can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives.

What is the role of a neuro-inclusion champion?

According to Domonique Paginton, the role of a champion is invaluable, particularly in addressing the stigma that still exists around certain issues. Employees may not always feel comfortable opening up to their managers, so having a designated champion provides a confidential and safe space for open and honest conversations. This opportunity empowers individuals, knowing they have a trusted person to confide in and seek support from, fostering a more inclusive and supportive workplace environment.

Watch Dom in this short video.