(UK) Neurodiversity Celebration Week (3/16 to 3/20) "celebrates differences"

Mar 16, 2026, Recognising Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2026

This week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week (Monday 16 to Friday 20 March), a global initiative challenging stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. 

Neurodiversity Celebration Week aims to help everyone understand and value the talents of neurodivergent people by transforming how neurodiversity is perceived and creating a more inclusive and equitable culture that celebrates differences. 

Championing diversity

Councillor Mitchie Alexander, Cabinet Member for Communities, Equalities, Public Health and Adult Social Care, said: “Neurodiversity Celebration Week is an important opportunity for us to recognise the skills and strengths of our neurodivergent communities.

“Brighton & Hove has a long and powerful history as a city that champions all forms of diversity, and initiatives like our Adult Autism Strategy put the needs and voices of neurodivergent people at its heart. 

“We work closely with organisations across the city to ensure our neurodivergent communities can access the support that they need to live happy and fulfilling lives.”

Brighton & Hove Autism Partnership Board

The Autism Partnership Board is a partnership led by autistic people, with the support of organisations including the NHS, the police, the council, and voluntary and community sector organisations that work to improve the lives of autistic people across the city.

Our Adult Autism Strategy was created in partnership with the Autism Partnership Board to improve the lives of autistic adults in Brighton & Hove and their unpaid carers and wider support networks. 

The strategy covers topics such as social care, health, interactions with the police and justice systems, supporting healthy and meaningful relationships, and ways in which autistic people can feel valued and at home in the city.  . . .