Conversations about neurodiversity are becoming more common, yet many people still feel unsure about how to engage. As language continues to evolve, it can be difficult to know what terminology to use or how to ask questions without worrying about getting it wrong.
This is a unique opportunity to learn from Kelly Bron Johnson, which draws on both her professional expertise and lived experience as an Autistic and Hard of Hearing self-advocate to provide insight into the realities of neurodiversity in today’s society. Through personal stories, research, and practical examples, she will explore what neurodiversity is, challenge common misconceptions, and examine some of the barriers neurodivergent people continue to encounter in schools, workplaces, and everyday life.
Whether you’re a student, professional, leader, or community member, this lecture will offer a stronger understanding of neurodiversity, a greater appreciation for the diversity of human experiences, and practical ways each of us can contribute to more inclusive and accommodating communities.
Event Details
Learn with us at this year’s EDI Lecture Series, taking place in the TRU Clock Tower Theatre (CT T200) on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and the lecture will begin at 6:00 p.m.
This year’s lecture can be attended in person or online. For the best experience, we encourage you to join us in person at the Clock Tower Theatre. If you are unable to attend in person, including Open Learning students learning outside of Kamloops, you are still welcome to take part by joining the lecture virtually.
Admission is free and open to all. In-person seating is limited to the first 200 people who register, so be sure to secure your seat early. When registering, please select the appropriate in-person or online ticket type to reflect how you plan to participate.
EDI Lecture Series
Each year the TRUSU Equity Committee hosts the Equity Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Lecture Series to bring the campus and broader community together to explore relevant and engaging topics in the world of EDI. We bring speakers, free of charge, to our campus with the aim to provide opportunities to engage on issues of social justice, human rights, and other critical EDI conversations. Growing and learning together is the mark of a community that is equipped to lead with understanding and respect for one another.
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with an important topic that will inspire and guide the future of Neurodiversity understanding and inclusion in our community.