We are Better Community Certified!
I would love to share some exciting news! Harmonic Divergence, LLC has been certified by the Better Community Project.
The Better Community Project is an initiative of Autism Career Pathways. It’s a business certification protocol for improved neurodivergent and in particular autistic inclusion in community spaces. As of now, Harmonic Divergence runs virtually, however, even virtually there are things we can do to ensure we are inclusive to the neurodivergent community.
I had the pleasure to meet and talk with the lovely Maisie Soetantyo, M.Ed. about this awesome project.
Not only is Harmonic Divergence certified as a Better Community Project Business, but I am now an Ambassador for the Better Community Project. I will serve as a liaison between the project, Puerto Rico, Latin America and the Spanish speaking community.
Do you run a business/organization and would you like to learn more about how you can support the neurodivergent community?
Contact me at: team@harmonicdivergence.com or contact Autism Career Pathways to learn more.
How to be more neuroinclusive in your online/virtual business or organization
These are some of the things we do in our practice and you can do them too in order to run a neuroinclusive online practice/business.
For virtual meets
Provide transcripts and captions
Have the option of recording the section (if the parties agree)
Camera on/off optional
Use of the chat for alternative communication
Participants are encouraged to move/stim use fidget toys as desired
Start each meeting telling participants about identity first language and how we will use it during the meet
When possible have relevant information presented verbally and in written form (presented)
If requested, provide additional support post a meeting, such as an email summary or transcript
Website
Use dyslexia friendly fonts (ex. Poppins, Lexend, Open Dyslexia)
Avoid flashing graphics/animations/lights
Avoid unnecessary sounds (ex. videos that auto-play, sound effects)
Include the accessibility button that allows to change font, font size, contrast, etc
Include transcripts and/or captions on any videos
Include descriptive alt text on the images in your site
