Beyond Awareness: Building Truly Inclusive Workplaces for Disability, Caregiving, and Neurodiversity
At Levy Educational Advocacy, we believe that creating a truly inclusive workplace goes beyond awareness months, hashtags, or one-off events. It requires a deeper, ongoing commitment to understanding the lived experiences of those navigating disability—whether personally, within their family, or through invisible conditions that impact daily life.
As someone who has stood in many rooms—schools, IEP meetings, medical offices, corporate boardrooms, and legislative hearings—I bring with me not just professional expertise, but personal insight. The intersection of advocacy, education, and empathy is where real change begins.
The Workplace Realities No One Talks About (But Should)
Employees don’t leave their caregiving responsibilities or chronic conditions at the door when they log into Zoom or swipe into the office. They carry those realities with them—often silently. Caregivers of children with disabilities, neurodivergent professionals, and those navigating diagnoses like PANDAS, POTS, or anxiety often live under the radar, fearing stigma, misunderstanding, or professional consequences.
I speak with companies, universities, and employee resource groups (ERGs) to bring these invisible dynamics into the light—without shame, without fear. My talks are not just presentations; they’re invitations to reframe the way we think about disability, inclusion, and support in the workplace.
Empowering Conversations That Create Cultural Shifts
Recent partners like Schneider Electric and CapTech Consulting have taken meaningful steps toward creating space for these conversations. Together, we’ve explored:
How to better support employees who are caregivers to children with complex needs
The impact of invisible disabilities like ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, PANDAS, autism, and more in professional environments
What inclusive leadership really looks like—and how policy must reflect empathy and equity
My own journey as a woman founder, advocate, and mother navigating systems designed without our voices in mind
These conversations are not easy. They require vulnerability, unlearning, and courage. But they are the ones that make the difference—not only in policy but in how employees feel seen, valued, and respected.
Let’s Personalize the Change
No two workplaces are the same. That’s why I offer 15-minute complimentary consultations to understand the specific needs of your team, ERG, or leadership circle. Together, we can co-create a session that’s timely, relevant, and transformative.
The Path Forward
Inclusion isn’t just about metrics—it’s about culture. It’s about whether someone feels like they can be human at work. Whether they can mention an IEP meeting without hesitation. Whether they can disclose a diagnosis without fear.
When workplaces choose to engage with these truths, the outcomes speak for themselves: higher retention, deeper trust, and a culture of belonging.
Let’s build that together.