Autism inclusion in work and society: Awareness, Visibility, Acceptance

Facilitated by Jonathan Andrews

Join us for an insightful webinar with Solicitor, Deputy Mayor and Autism Campaigner Jonathan Andrews to explore the essential elements of fostering an inclusive environment for autistic people in the workplace and broader society. As we strive for a more inclusive world, this session will focus on three critical aspects: awareness, visibility, and acceptance.

Key Takeaways:

• Delve into the Importance of Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Visibility: Understand the impact of awareness and visibility on inclusion, and learn how acceptance can transform our communities and workplaces.
• Exploring Mental Health challenges that may be faced by Autistic People: Gain insights into the unique mental health challenges that may affect autistic individuals, and discuss supportive practices.
• Discuss Autism in the Workplace and Why Employers Should Take Note: From benefits to best practices, learn how fostering an inclusive workplace for autistic employees can enhance productivity and innovation.

This webinar is designed for employees, employers, HR professionals, educators, and community members interested in creating supportive and accommodating environments. Together, let’s build a more inclusive society where everyone’s unique strengths are recognised and valued.

About Jonathan

Jonathan is a solicitor at international law firm Reed Smith, specialising in Entertainment and Media. Jonathan was open about being autistic since before he began applying for legal roles, and has been recognised nationally and internationally for his work to improve employment opportunities for neurodivergent people, including as the European Diversity Awards’ Campaigner of the Year 2016, a 2017 Queen’s Young Leader, an honorary graduate of the Open University in 2018, the Law Society’s Junior Lawyer of the Year 2019, the UK’s fourth-most influential disabled person in 2020 (by the Shaw Trust Power List, which Jonathan now judges) and one of just 20 people globally to feature on the inaugural HSBC Enable Role Models list in 2023.

A strong supporter of efforts to support disability inclusion (including as a judge of the Shaw Trust Power List since 2021 and an Ambassador for Ambitious about Autism), Jonathan is also an elected councillor in Bromley and is currently serving as the Deputy Mayor of Bromley for 2024-25, and in this role has supported charities and initiatives working for greater disability and autism inclusion, such as opening Bromley’s first-ever Inclusivity Festival and taking part in autism charity CASPA’s ‘Green Mile’ fundraising walk.

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