Research Projects in Support of Individuals With Learning and Thinking Differences Is First Activation of Organization's NeuroEquity Fund Launched Earlier This YearNEW YORK, June 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Understood.org , the nonprofit dedicated to supporting the 70 million people in the United States with learning and thinking differences, announced the launch of the NeuroEquity Research Collaborative that will support research projects aimed at reducing stigma and creating equitable solutions for neurodivergent individuals regardless of race, gender, or economic status. The research collaborative, made possible by a donation from the Scarlet Feather Fund, is the first activation of Understood.org's NeuroEquity Fund , announced at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos earlier this year.In the U.S., 70 million Americans have learning and thinking differences, such as ADHD and dyslexia. However, close to 60% of people say they don't have a clear understanding of what learning and thinking differences are. The NeuroEquity Research Collaborative will fund much-needed research to identify the problems, raise awareness, and ultimately create the tools and programs needed to make a real impact in the lives of those affected."Today's announcement is an important step forward in advancing our mission to shape the world for difference, catalyzing important research that will drive solutions designed to overcome the obstacles faced by adults and children with learning and thinking differences," said Sarah Greenberg, vice president of expertise and strategic design at Understood.org. "At Understood.org, we are committed to partnering and increasing awareness so that the 70 million impacted know that they are not alone."The NeuroEquity Research Collaborative will focus on research that drives deeper knowledge in the field (utilizing academic intervention for universal solutions), and research that tests scalable solutions (testing the effectiveness of digital products for families).The first cohort of initiatives in support of children with learning and thinking differences includes:GreatSchools.org, the nation's leading K–12 school information site that supports parents pursuing a great education for their child, will collect and evaluate data on the needs of parents/caregivers whose child has a learning and thinking difference and advise on how to choose their schools.Learning Heroes, a national nonprofit that works to bring together families, educators, and family engagement professionals as partners in K–12 education, will develop a baseline for how educators are working with families of children with learning differences at each phase of the journey, shine a light on the role demographics play in how educators show up with families, and explore opportunities around support and professional learning for educators. Building off of their focus on storytelling, Learning Heroes will also create short videos of educators sharing their stories and perspectives.Kessler Foundation, a nonprofit focused on driving change for people with disabilities through rehabilitation research, will test the Kessler Foundation STRength IDentification and Expression [KF-STRIDE] tool that has already been evaluated in young adults on the autism spectrum

NEW YORK, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Understood.org , the nonprofit dedicated to supporting the 70 million people in the United States with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia , is excited to announce a new partnership with the Brooklyn Museum. This collaboration, with one of the oldest, largest, and most dynamic museums in the United States, aims to make cultural institutions like museums more welcoming and accessible to everyone, regardless of their differences.By working together, Understood.org and the Brooklyn Museum are leading the way in making cultural institutions more welcoming and accessible for everyone.People are becoming more aware of diversity all the time. Even so, Understood.org's Neurodiversity and Social Media Study revealed that more than half of Americans (58%) say they don't have a clear understanding of neurodivergence. This makes it more challenging to meet individual needs in places like museums. With over 650,000 people visiting the Brooklyn Museum annually through its free admission policy, it's crucial to develop and design inclusive experiences that will let everyone enjoy their visit.As part of this collaboration, Brooklyn Museum staff received comprehensive training from Understood.org. This included a wide-ranging toolkit of materials and several workshops held over two months

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