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At least 1 in 5 people are neurodivergent. Neurodivergent folx are in every workplace and CE training but are disadvantaged by systems, processes, norms and institutions that were constructed to exclude their way of being. There are a growing number of provisions and resources in K-12 education reaching into higher ed for accommodating neurodivergent learners, but accommodation provides the minimum necessary. It’s not the same as inclusion. It's not the same as belonging. There is a conversation in workforce development right now about the precise skills, divergent thinking and innovative capabilities that reside in so many neurodivergent adults who are under or unemployed because of current systems and norms. There’s a discussion about what it might take to provide workspaces that eliminate barriers and open way to vast untapped potential. And we know for careers to grow, CE must play a role. Presently, there are no guidelines or standards for neuroinclusive PD or continuing education. International Accreditors for Continuing Education & Training (IACET) would like to change that. Following the success of the AI Symposium, IACET has recruited a group that I am thrilled to Chair assembling research on Neuroinclusion that will be presented to the CE/T community and we will gather for a Neuroinclusion Symposium in May 7, 2025 in Memphis. You're going to want to put that date on your calendar! Thank you Randy, Bradley and the IACET team for your leadership in this vital conversation. #inclusiveCE #neuroinclusion #neurodiversity #CE #training #professionaldevelopment

InspirEd, a cutting-edge workforce development consultancy and instructional design agency, is sponsoring Session 4: Top 10 Prompt Strategies for Large Language Models: Unlocking Productivity and Creativity with ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude at the IACET Artificial Intelligence Symposium on October 9, 2024, in Charlotte, NC. Specializing in the business of learning, education strategy, and inclusive training design, InspirEd is at the forefront of monitoring the shifting parameters of intellectual property and the evolving collaboration between learning professionals and AI tools. Their insights into AI's role in creating, delivering, and measuring training are shaping the future of education. We're thrilled to have InspirEd and Tracy King, MA, CAE as an AI Partner, contributing to the discussion on harnessing AI for enhanced productivity and creativity in learning! All non-members who register before August 29, 2024 will receive a complimentary one-year IACET Individual Membership (a $129 value). Register now: https://lnkd.in/e8EmUAg2

I’m excited to share some big news with you all! 🎉 I’m launching a new LinkedIn Live series called Lessons in Learning with my dear friend and colleague Carolyn Thompson from TRAINING SYSTEMS INC! Starting July 16th at 12:10pm CST, we’ll be going live on LinkedIn every first and third Tuesday of the month. This is a fantastic opportunity to dive deep into the latest trends and share strategies with you in professional development, learning design, and inclusive education. Our first episode, "Is Your Definition of Inclusion in Learning Too Small?" will explore: ✨ Accommodations vs. Inclusion: Understand the critical differences and why it matters. ✨ Broadening Your Perspective: Discover how inclusive learning goes beyond Alt Text and color accessibility. ✨ Creating an Inclusive Environment: Learn practical strategies to foster an inclusive atmosphere for all learners. Mark your calendars, and click the link below to register! 🌟 #ProfessionalDevelopment #InclusiveEducation #LearningDesign #EducationInnovation #InclusiveLearning #LearningTrends #Leadership

Read a passage this morning from The Canary Code that struck deep: >>“Sensory inclusion needs are often nonapparent, partly for this reason, are not seen as real and are consequently denied and disregarded. We can’t belong if we are not believed.”<< Sensory overwhelm makes me (and soooo many other neurodivergent folx like me) physically ill. And yet sensory inclusion in meeting design, or at minimum designating sensory safe places, is deemed an optional consideration or nonessential for an event. The safety, health, wellbeing, inclusion and equal participation of neurodivergent attendees is an optional consideration, nonessential. As we are reflecting on how we can iterate toward more #inclusive #learning spaces, speakers, materials, and measurement for #Disability Pride Month, it’s important to realize not all disability is visible or disclosed. As an example, neurodiversity is often considered an invisible disability because it's not always noticeable or disclosed. If we can't see it, or learners do not feel comfortable disclosing their needs, does that mean we are exempt from accommodating them? Nope! Neurodivergence is a natural brain and nervous system variant that (as our best current data shows) is present within 1 in 5 people. #Neurodivergent folx think, learn and interact differently. If we want to call our learning events #inclusive, we must account for these differences in the design and delivery of our programs. What steps do you take to ensure #neuroinclusion? #disabilitypride #invisibledisability #inclusion #inclusivelearning #DEIAB #neurodivergence #CanaryCode

#Disability affects 1 in 4 adults in the US. That means if you have 4 learners enrolled in your program, one of them is likely impacted by a disability. We acknowledge not all disabilities are visible and not all disabilities are disclosed. So as we take time to reflect on how we can iterate toward more inclusive learning spaces, speakers, materials, and measurement for Disability Pride Month, what immediate next steps might we take? 📣To jumpstart the conversation with your team, consider the CDC's ALLY framework as a conversation starter: Acknowledge, Learn, Leverage, Yield. Framework description: https://lnkd.in/gk2Z6MvK 📣Get on the email list for the UDL Guidelines 3.0 and consider opportunities for implementing universal design in your education portfolio. Learn more about the Universal Design for Learning Framework: https://lnkd.in/g67UxKGk 📣Tune into my twice monthly LIVES here on LinkedIn with my friend and colleague Carolyn B Thompson about learning and inclusion, PLUS become part of the conversation! View episode 1 description: https://lnkd.in/g7Sgk3PF #disabilitypride #disability #inclusion #inclusivelearning #DEIAB #inclusiveCE

Happy Disability Pride Month! ⭐What is Disability Pride? Disability Pride Month honors the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of the disability community. It acknowledges seen and unseen disabilities and the role of society in eliminating ableism. Its a reminder to uplift and amplify the disabled community's voices, and to celebrate each person's uniqueness as a natural part of human diversity. AND it's a time for learning professionals to reflect on how we can iterate toward more inclusive learning spaces, speakers, materials, and measurement. ⭐Why July? July marks the anniversary of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that seeks to break down barriers to inclusion in society. ⭐Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gMnEWVWS

Microlearning can easily downshift into "just information" if it's not strategically aimed at achieving a learning goal. While informational micro-objects aren't BAD, they often fall short of facilitating true learning. To make microlearning effective, start with a challenge your learners are eager to solve. This approach helps you get specific about WHO you're targeting, WHAT juicy outcome you aim to deliver, and HOW to package it in a WIIFIM (What's In It For Me) format THEY will clamor for. Here's 4 essential steps for leveraging microlearning effectively in your learning portfolio, starting with identifying the challenge. 🌟 #microlearning #earnwithlearning #learningtrends #learninganddevelopment #learningdesign #educationinnovation

I've known forever that I wanted to write a book.📚 I've written and published articles, poems, and creative works, but the actual work of writing a book is not as easy as it looks. From multiple drafts to finding the right balance of valuable and digestible content, the process was challenging but incredibly rewarding. Let me take you behind the scenes of my journey to writing "Competitive Advantage," and how it's still relevant today. 💫 Curious to dive into the Competitive Advantage yourself? You can get your copy here: https://buff.ly/3L4Z4aM

✨ Exciting News! ✨ Join us at Cadmium Spark 2024 for an unforgettable keynote session featuring Tracy King, MA, CAE, Chief Learning Strategist & CEO of InspirEd! As seen on NBC, Forbes, U.S. News, and more, Tracy is renowned for advising associations on building impactful continuing education programs that transform learners. Get ready to be challenged, motivated, and inspired during Tracy's keynote address. Secure your spot today to gain valuable insights and inspiration that will spark change and drive success in your educational endeavors! Register now: https://hubs.la/Q02mhNPB0 #CadmiumSpark2024 #KeynoteSpeaker #EducationTransformation