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Eye to Eye Featured on Fox 5 NYs Good Day Street Talk
Eye to Eye’s Marcus Soutra and Sammi Sapira join Antwan Lewis on Fox 5 NY’s Good Day Street Talk to discuss issues facing young adults. Start watching at minute 5:50 to hear about how Eye to Eye is partnering with schools to elevate students’ strengths and improve their academic experience.
MacKenzie Scott contributes $5 million to Eye to Eyes $15 million initiative, aimed at supporting neurodiverse youth
We are thrilled to share that philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has generously awarded us a remarkable grant of $5 million. This significant investment marks a pivotal milestone in our strategic plan, “Innovate to Amplify,” as we continue our ongoing $15 million fundraising campaign, as well as the larger movement for a more equitable and inclusive school…
ND Alliance Club Leader Featured on Denver 9NEWS
Anna Higgins speaks to Denver 9NEWS about launching an ND Alliance Club to support neurodiverse students and create a more inclusive campus. Read and watch full story here
Students With Disabilities Urge Smoother Transition to College
For college students with disabilities, even small changes to college-classroom procedures—like taking a test in a small, quiet room rather than a echoing lecture hall—can be make or break for academic success, but advocates say securing access to such accommodations can be confusing, costly, and time-consuming. Read the full article at Ed Week
The Internet is Still Missing the Mark on Accessibility
The internet is not accessible, and that’s a problem for one in five people. Read the full article at Fast Company
The Great Resignation and Growing Neurodiverse Workplaces
This episode of “A World of Difference: Embracing Neurodiversity” examines how the “Great Resignation” provides a great opportunity for employers. Learn how companies gain a competitive advantage in productivity, innovation and culture by tapping neurodivergent talent. And you’ll meet Eye to Eye founder David Flink, an advocate for neuro-diversifying the workplace, and our latest Difference…
Featured Work From Eye To Eye 2022 Fellows
We would like to express our gratitude to the 2022 Eye to Eye Fellows Langston Bealum, Maddi Stapp, Thomas Koester, William Wallace, Cole Smith, and Zoe Zitner. The six of them have been doing independent research projects specific to the neurodiversity landscape. This fellowship is core to Eye to Eye’s mission of having our young…
This Program Provides Mentorship to Students With Learning Disabilities
Eye to Eye matches neurodivergent middle schoolers with high school and college mentors who have similar learning differences. Read the full story at Now This News
Hundreds of neurodiverse youth gather to learn how to mentor and self-advocate
There’s been a lot of attention lately on diversity, equity and inclusion, but people who identify as neurodiverse say they often feel overlooked. Eye to Eye, a national nonprofit that supports a mentoring program among neurodiverse youth, gathered hundreds of students from across the country. Read and watch the full story at Denver 7 ABC
Students Lobby Lawmakers to Improve College Experience for Neurodiverse Learners
In June, more than 40 neurodiverse high school and college students traveled to Washington D.C. to meet with representatives from the Department of Education and elected officials. Their goal? To advocate for measures designed to better support students with learning disabilities in higher education. Read the full article at Edsurge
Reframing The Emotional Issues of ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is considered a behavioral disorder. But kids or teens with ADHD often have a hard time controlling their emotions. They might have angry outbursts or zone out when they’re upset. A few minutes later, they may act like nothing happened. Read the full article at Web MD
Colorado College Student Talks Neurodiversity, Mentorship, and Advocacy
About 150 high school and college students with ADHD, dyslexia, and other neurodiversities are set to gather this week in Denver at a conference about mentorship, leadership, and advocacy. Read the full article at Chalkbeat Colorado
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