Page 6 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, ApRil 5, 2024 City of Everett holds Monthly Lunch and Learn T he City of Everett recently held its Lunch and Learn for the month of March at Everett City Hall. This month’s program was titled “Neurodiversity in the Work Place: Great Minds DON’T Always Think Alike.” City employees were pleased to be joined by MGH Aspire Senior Program Manager Dr. Elise Wulff to discuss neurodiversity, which is an umbrella term that can include attention-defi cit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism or other learning differences, such as dyslexia. Those who participated Mid-grade Regular $3.88 3.05 64 87 Over 45 Years of Excellence! Full Service $3.45 Order online at angelosoil.com City employees learned about and discussed strategies to be more inclusive to neurodiversity in the workplace Elise Wulff and the City of Everett’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Offi cer, Simone Holyfi eld. Law Offices of JOSEPH D. CATALDO, P.C. “ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW” • ESTATE/MEDICAID PLANNING • WILLS/TRUSTS/ESTATES • INCOME TAX PREPARATION • WEALTH MANAGEMENT • RETIREMENT PLANNING • ELDER LAW 369 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 (617)381-9600 JOSEPH D. CATALDO, CPA, CFP, MST, ESQUIRE. AICPA Personal Financial Specialist Designee The Lunch and Learn wouldn’t be complete without lunch. City of Everett employees gathered in the Keverian Room at City Hall to discuss and listen to a presentation about Neurodiversity in the Workplace from Elise Wulff . were able to gain increased perspective and practical strategies to support neurodiversity in the workplace. The training taught participants how to understand and access the unique talents of neurodivergent employees and build a workplace culture more inclusive of neurodiversity for all. Lunch and Learn is a monthly program created and moderated by the City of Everett’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director, Cathy Draine. It allows City employees to come together, share ideas and experiences and discuss new topics while enjoying lunch. The series is a part of the City’s commitment to engage, educate and elevate.
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