Creating Inclusive Environments for Neurodivergent Communities
Building accessible spaces starts with designing from the margins—focusing on the people who most need room to play, work, and imagine a world where belonging is built in from the beginning.
Time & Location
Jan 22, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM PST
Zoom
Details
The Neurodiversity Education Series welcomes Bryan Neider, Olenka Villareal, and Kathleen Foley-Hughes to discuss inclusive environments.
NEURODIVERSITY EDUCATION SERIES
The Neurodiversity Education Series features a lineup of renowned experts, including educators, mental health professionals, and advocates specializing in neurodiversity. It provides families with valuable insights and tools to better support neurodivergent learners, including those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and more.
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Building accessible spaces starts with designing from the margins—focusing on the people who most need room to play, work, and imagine a world where belonging is built in from the beginning.
This conversation brings together three Bay Area nonprofit leaders who embody that vision: Bryan Neider, CEO of AbilityPath; Kathleen Foley-Hughes, Founder and Executive Director of Ada’s Café; and Olenka Villarreal, Founder and CEO of the Magical Bridge Foundation.
Each organization has pioneered innovative, inclusive models that change how communities welcome and support people with disabilities. Together, they will discuss what it truly takes to create environments where everyone can thrive, especially those whose needs have often been overlooked.
Parents/caregivers, educators, and community members welcome! Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available. Free admission.
NOTE: Zoom link included in Eventbrite Order Confirmation under "Additional Information." Link also emailed to registrants on the day of the event.
The Neurodiversity Education Series is presented by Silicon Valley nonprofits including The Parent Venture, Children's Health Council, REEL2e, and The RILEY Project, with major funding from the Sequoia Healthcare District.
For more information, please visit www.neurodiversityeducationseries.org, or contact Charlene Margot, MEd, Co-Founder and CEO, The Parent Venture, at cmargot@parentventure.org.