Join us for an insightful 3 part series on bringing neuroinclusivity to housing!
In part 2, we will share the importance of lived experience expertise, specifically in the context of community work with neurodivergent and other marginalized communities. We will describe our process of incorporating neurodivergent community voice into Neuroinclusivity in Housing, and provide a framework for community involvement within attendees’ projects.
Margaret is the Community Outreach Liaison for Neuroinclusivity in Housing at Carleton University. She is also a PhD candidate in Social Work at Carleton University and a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. Most of her work has been interested in supporting Autistic adult mental health, wellbeing, and inclusion and taking a neurodivergent lens to research and practice.
Her dissertation investigates practitioners’ and professionals’ barriers to and facilitators of providing Autistic adults with mental health support. As a neurodivergent individual with who has struggled with her own mental health, she hopes to help those who support women and Autistic people through individual, organizational, and systemic changes and solutions.
Mike is the Knowledge Mobilization Lead for Neuroinclusivity in Housing at Carleton University where he focuses on the sharing of knowledge and good practices in neuroinclusive housing with the broad housing ecosystem. Before joining Carleton, he obtained a PhD from Memorial University focused on Health Professional Education. He continues to teach in pharmacy programs, in areas of patient care, social justice, and knowledge translation.