Near-Peer Mentoring Program Featured on NBC 29
Eye to Eye was featured on NBC 29 in Charlottesville, Virginia to showcase the relaunch of University of Virginia’s Near-Peer Mentoring chapter. UVA students who have already overcome learning challenges will be sharing lessons with younger students through the program. See the full story here
Read MoreNeurodiversity In The Workplace: Why Its An Asset, Not A Liability
Eye to Eye is featured in a Forbes story about Neurodiversity in the workplace. The article features E2E chapter leader Cymeria Robshaw and covers important topics like barriers to providing quality work experience, enhancing the experience for talent and strengthening diversity, equity and inclusion. Pulling from an interview with E2E founder and CEO, David Flink,…
Read MorePhilanthropy News Digest announces Eye to Eyes $5 million from MacKenzie Scott
Philanthropy News Digest announces Eye to Eye’s $5 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. Read the full article to learn how the gift will support Eye to Eye’s $15 million fundraising campaign, which is aimed at expanding programs and launching a scholarship program.
Read MoreEye to Eye Featured on Fox 5 NYs Good Day Street Talk
Eye to Eye’s Marcus Soutra and Sammi Sapira join Antwan Lewis on Fox 5 NY’s Good Day Street Talk to discuss issues facing young adults. Start watching at minute 5:50 to hear about how Eye to Eye is partnering with schools to elevate students’ strengths and improve their academic experience.
Read MoreMacKenzie Scott contributes $5 million to Eye to Eyes $15 million initiative, aimed at supporting neurodiverse youth
We are thrilled to share that philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has generously awarded us a remarkable grant of $5 million. This significant investment marks a pivotal milestone in our strategic plan, “Innovate to Amplify,” as we continue our ongoing $15 million fundraising campaign, as well as the larger movement for a more equitable and inclusive school…
Read MoreNeurodiversity Alliance empowers neurodiverse students
The Rocky Mountain Collegian features the ND Alliance and explores how ND students and allies at Colorado State University connect and organize to spread awareness and advocate for neurodiversity and learning differences. Read full article here
Read MoreND Alliance Club Leader Featured on Denver 9NEWS
Anna Higgins speaks to Denver 9NEWS about launching an ND Alliance Club to support neurodiverse students and create a more inclusive campus. Read and watch full story here
Read MoreDavid Flink Speaks at Teaching Behaved Brains
On February 17, 2023 Eye to Eye’s founder, David Flink will speak at Teaching Behaved Brains. The conference takes place both online and in person. David’s session, “Seen, Heard and Valued: Creating Safe, Supportive, and Inclusive Environments for Neurodiverse Young People” will explore the strategy and impact of Eye to Eye’s Near-Peer Mentoring programs. Learn…
Read MoreStudents With Disabilities Urge Smoother Transition to College
For college students with disabilities, even small changes to college-classroom procedures—like taking a test in a small, quiet room rather than a echoing lecture hall—can be make or break for academic success, but advocates say securing access to such accommodations can be confusing, costly, and time-consuming. Read the full article at Ed Week
Read MoreI am a Neurodiverse Black Woman and I am Filled with Hope.
“These signs of change give me so much hope that young, Black, neurodiverse girls today won’t have to go through what I did just to discover their amazing selves.” Read the full article at Additude Magazine
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