Chapter 8 / From Accommodation to Appreciation

Course Objective

This course helps participants shift from a reactive approach to neurodiversity (accommodation) toward a proactive, appreciative mindset that integrates neurodivergent strengths into organizational culture and workflows.

Target Audience

HR professionals, team leaders, DEI officers, and organizational change agents at beginner to intermediate levels of inclusion practice.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

  • Distinguish between accommodation and appreciation in workplace inclusion.
  • Identify limitations of accommodation-only approaches.
  • Apply strategies to embed neurodivergent strengths into team workflows.
  • Promote a culture of belonging through intentional leadership practices.
  • Evaluate organizational practices for signs of tokenism vs authentic inclusion.

Duration & Prerequisites

Duration: 90 minutes (live or self-paced format)

Prerequisites: None required; optional pre-reading on neurodiversity and inclusive design available.

 

Presentation

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Practical WCAG Task

Task:
Choose one of the following and apply it to a document or slide:
Add alt text to an image describing its content.
Improve contrast between text and background (e.g., dark text on light background).
Organize headings using H1–H3 structure for clarity and navigation.

Optional Learner Presentation (≤2 minutes)
Task:
Create 1–2 slides showing how you applied accessibility principles in a real or hypothetical work/study scenario.
Examples:
A redesigned team update with inclusive formatting and alt text.
A visual workflow that highlights neurodivergent strengths.

Accessibility