Fostering Inclusion of Neurodivergent People on a FIRST Team

ED&I, Presentation, Sustaining a Team (Intermediate)

Presenter: Eva True (498)

Key Takeaway: A deeper understanding of how inclusion works on a FIRST team, as well as its importance.  

Neurodiversity (autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, etc.) is overrepresented in FIRST, compared to the general population. Eva True, an advisor for Neurodivergent of FIRST, is here to discuss how you can make your team more inclusive for everyone!

About the Presenter:

Eva True is a FIRST alum, mentor, and volunteer in Arizona. Currently, they are a mentor for FRC team 498 and emcee at events around the southwestern United States. In 2018, they founded Neurodivergent of FIRST as an advocacy group, and the organization has exploded in size since then.