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Understood is excited to welcome Sawyer Croteau to our team as a Senior Software Engineer. Sawyer has been an integral part of the Understood mobile app for over a year, but they are now officially joining us full time. Sawyer, we can’t wait to see all the great things you will do in our mission to shape the world for difference. Welcome!

Why did we create this award? To make an initiative that helps to… 🏆 Foster awareness 🏆 Reduce stigma 🏆 Spread expert knowledge to individuals, families, educators, and professionals in the field of learning and thinking differences. Every year we offer this annual grant to conference speakers who align with our mission of helping people with learning and thinking differences thrive. Interested in being our next speaker? Visit the link to apply. https://lnkd.in/gWPmDzps

Understood is excited to welcome Keona Wynne to our team as Senior Manager, Interdisciplinary Research. Keona is CEO of CommUnity Cares, a health care community focused on innovative ways to address Black-White health disparities, and recently received her doctorate degree from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Keona, we can’t wait to see all the great things you will do in our mission to shape the world for difference. Welcome!

Understood is excited to welcome Wylie Zhao to our team as Data Engineer. Wylie joins us from a marketing analytics consultancy where he was responsible for data warehousing and building out the data life cycles for various client accounts. Wylie, we can’t wait to see all the great things you will do in our mission to shape the world for difference. Welcome!

Podcast lovers, have you checked out our podcast network? There you can find plenty of helpful info and inspo (like this one from Gretchen Vierstra) from a variety of voices in the learning and thinking differences space. Tune into the Understood Podcast Network now wherever you like to listen to your favorite podcasts and give us a follow.

Deciding to disclose a disability at work is a personal choice. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. But information is power. Share this post with someone who could use it, and ask any questions about disability disclosure in the comments below! #accommodations #understood #workplace #interview

Here are four strategies that can help employees better manage time blindness. 1. Use visual reminders. Put clocks everywhere and use a physical calendar.  2. Break down tasks. Seeing things step by step makes it easier to have a realistic time estimation.  3. Work for 15 minutes, then take a 5 minute break. Repeat.  4. Honest communication. Open up to others about your time blindness and ask for help. Follow us to learn more ways to improve accessibility in your workplace.  #understood #ADHD #TimeBlindness #workplace

It’s no secret that IEP meetings can be hard for parents. Between getting ready and staying calm, it’s a lot. But when it comes to our kids, we’re the experts. We know them better than anyone else. We’re uniquely qualified to speak on their behalf. Still — easier said than done. Share your thoughts in the comments! For ideas on making the most of your next IEP meeting, check out Episode 13 of our “Understood Explains IEPs” podcast. https://lnkd.in/gBb6a5hs  

Some parents worry that getting special education services will label their child for life. Others are afraid it might make it hard for their child to find friends. But these concerns usually go away when parents learn more about IEPs.  Special education and IEPs are designed to give kids the supports they need to thrive alongside their peers. Tune in as we describe how they can benefit both younger and older kids. It’s on Episode 12 of our “Understood Explains IEPs” podcast. Watch now. https://lnkd.in/gBb6a5hs  

“Supporting neurodivergent talent has long been a passion of mine. My son lives with autism and ADHD, so I’ve seen and experienced firsthand how challenging the world can be for people who are neurodivergent. At Understood, my role as chief people and culture officer allows me to do some of the most rewarding work of my career.” Featured today in Bizwomen Understood.org’s Deborah Wilson, SPHR discusses the organization’s commitment to and importance of creating an accessible workplace for all employees, including those with learning and thinking differences like ADHD and dyslexia, so everyone can thrive. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e2UmCpEM