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07/08/2026

“We should celebrate neurodiversity. The world would be poorer and life duller if we were all the same.” – Neil Milliken

Neurodiversity is not a challenge to overcome but a strength to recognise.

When organisations embrace different ways of thinking and learning, creativity and innovation thrive.

We all have a role to play in building a village where every mind is valued, supported, and included — in good times and in bad.

07/08/2026

We were one of the 100 people who tuned in from around the world for the Ally Group's first online panel discussion, talking about digital accessibility in Higher Education.

The insights were interesting with some wins and some challenges as we heard from 6 universities in 6 different continents how they are addressing accessibility including:
• Raising student awareness of alternative formats.
• Engaging staff in accessibility.
• Institutional accessibility policies.
• Institutional challenges to accessibility.
• Accessibility wins.

Thanks to Matthew Deeprose for organising and summarising the learnings in this blog post. See link below.

There is also a link to the full discussion at the end of the article.

What did we learn from accessibility leaders at six global Higher Education institutions?

06/08/2026

How Schools Are Failing Neurodivergent Students

The phrase "failing students" is a confronting one.

But perhaps an even more important question is: Are some students failing school or is school failing some students?

A recent article explores the experiences of neurodivergent learners and highlights the growing evidence that inclusive learning environments often produce stronger outcomes than separating students into specialised settings.

What stood out to me wasn't the data.

It was the reminder that belonging matters.

Children learn best when they feel understood, valued and capable.
That doesn't mean every child learns the same way.

In fact, it means the opposite.

The challenge for education is not creating one pathway that works for everyone.

It's creating multiple pathways that allow every child to succeed.

Read the article: https://bit.ly/4uPIyAF

04/08/2026

We have been working to make online digital content more accessible since 2010 and still there is so much that is needed to be done.

Audio Description for example (which is the description of what is shown on screen), is particularly helpful for those with low or no vision but is only included in less than 1% of the video content being produced daily. That is not good enough is it?

Captions are starting to be added more often as more and more of us have been using and requesting them, so we all need to work on bring awareness around and asking for audio description to be added

"The disability is not the problem. The accessibility is the problem".

04/08/2026

Is your neurodiverse child just coping at school, or are they actually thriving?

When sensory overload, rigid structures, or anxiety take over, the issue usually isn't the child—it’s the environment.

Recent 2026 research from the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) reviewed 53 studies to pinpoint what Autistic students and students with ADHD really need to succeed.

The surprising takeaway? Success isn't about where your child learns (whether in a mainstream classroom, at home, or somewhere in between). It comes down to six critical factors in their learning environment that make all the difference between burnout and breakthrough.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your child’s current setup is truly serving them—or if an alternative like personalized home education might be the key to helping them shine—you'll want to see what the data says.

Read the full breakdown here to explore what the research means for your family: https://meetaandi.com/blog/could-home-schooling-be-the-right-choice-for-your-neurodiverse-child?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

Home Schooling

03/08/2026

We couldn't agree more with this sentiment from Matthew Deeprose as the only way to make positive change is with millions of little actions that bring accessibility into the conversations, the designs and the rollout of educational tools within learning environments.

At the end of the article he has a top tips for university leaders to embrace the power of community.

We like his thoughts on the importance of "establish partnerships with other institutions, organisations, and communities to collectively address accessibility challenges, share best practices and participate in communities and networks focused on accessibility, such as the Anthology Ally community, to stay informed about the latest advancements and contribute to collective knowledge".

Together we can make a significant difference in the lives of many people.

Matthew Deeprose, Senior Learning Designer at the University of Southampton, believes that established community collaboration is crucial

31/07/2026

"I wish for a world that views disability, mental or physical, not as a hindrance but as unique attributes that can be seen as powerful assets if given the right opportunities." - Oliver Sacks

Every person experiences and contributes to the world in their own way.

When we design with openness and empathy, we stop focusing on what people can’t do and start recognising the value of what they can.

Accessibility is how we create opportunities that bring out the best in everyone. Let’s build a world where every ability has a place to shine.

31/07/2026

When people think about disability, it is commonly referring to a physical or visible disability. Often we don't consider mental health when producing accessible material, but with 1 in 8 people impacted by mental health disorders according to the WHO (World Health Organisation), it is worth considering as broad an audience as possible.

We like the focus of this Microsoft article of centring on people, rather than technology as the driver for innovation.

"The most useful solutions come from members of the communities they are designed to benefit".

The more people we can include in conversations about Accessibility and Inclusion, the closer we can get to an ideal outcome.

One in eight people, or nearly 1 billion, live with a mental health condition. Given the scope of the challenge, innovation is key to advance mental health support for greater numbers of people around the world.

30/07/2026

New Data Exposes University Challenges for ADHD and Autism Students

When students reach university, we often assume they have "made it."

But for many neurodivergent students, that's where a new set of challenges begins.

Recent reporting highlights common struggles experienced by students with ADHD and autism, including unclear instructions, overwhelming workloads, sensory challenges and teaching approaches that don't always accommodate different ways of processing information.

What struck me was how familiar these challenges sound.
Many begin long before university.

The difference is that by adulthood, students are often expected to navigate them independently.

Perhaps the lesson here is that personalised learning isn't just something children need.

It's something learners of all ages benefit from.

Read the article: https://bit.ly/3RJmxVu

28/07/2026

We love Anant's philosophy - "Education is a human right–everyone should have access to it like the air we breathe".

Online education is the key to achieving this, but only if we can make it accessible to everyone.