Goals and Terminology

Set a County Enterprise Goal to expand recruitment and outreach efforts for neurodivergent applicants, including those with autism, by 2030.

Develop and administer a biannual, voluntary, anonymous survey to measure accessibility and workplace culture for neurodivergent employees, ensuring progress is tracked effectively.  

Create a program to encourage the participation of neurodivergent individuals in County contracting opportunities.

Develop and implement Disability & Neurodiversity Recruitment, Outreach, and Training Plans across all County groups, departments, and programs, in partnership with community organizations.

Implement mandatory annual training on disability and neurodiversity for all County staff, with additional targeted training for supervisors and managers to support an inclusive work environment.

When someone’s brain works in a way that is different from what is considered typical, which can affect things like how they learn, focus, socialize, or process emotions.

A term used to describe people whose brains work in a way that is common or expected in society.

The idea that people’s brains work (think, learn, feel) in different ways, and all these differences are normal and valuable.