UN Disability Inclusion Network (DIN) VIC

Network of personnel with disabilities and with family members with disabilities of the Vienna-based UN organizations and their allies.

[UN Disability Inclusion Network (DIN) VIC @UN_VIC_Disabil]

...understanding of neurodivergent persons.

Today is a reminder that awareness is only the first step.

What we truly need is acceptance, accessibility, and meaningful support in practice.

Let’s continue working toward workplaces where every mind can thrive.

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Today, on World Autism Awareness Day, we celebrate the power of neurodiversity and the importance of building truly supportive workplaces.

At the @UN_VIC_Disabil, we believe that different ways of thinking, processing, and experiencing the world...

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...to the workplace — from creativity and innovation to exceptional focus, honesty, and resilience.
We are especially proud to announce that Dr. Khurram Sadiq is the first honorary member of the DIN, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to advancing awareness and ...

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Wir freuen uns darauf, diesen Dialog weiterzuführen und gemeinsam daran zu arbeiten, Barrierefreiheit und Inklusion von Menschen mit Behinderungen in der UN-Gemeinschaft und in der Stadt, die wir unser Zuhause nennen, weiter voranzubringen.

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Ein bedeutsamer Moment für das UN Disability Inclusion Network VIC: Während der @ZeroProjectorg #ZeroConf26 Konferenz hatten wir die Gelegenheit, Österreichs Sozialministerin, Frau Korinna Schumann ( @SchumannKorinna), zu treffen.

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..von Kolleginnen und Kollegen mit Behinderungen unmittelbar. Die Stärkung dieser Verbindungen trägt dazu bei, dass Wien ein Ort bleibt, an dem alle Menschen vollständig teilhaben können.

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The leadership’s openness and attention to these issues demonstrate a continued commitment to our common cause. Together, we move closer to a truly supportive UN workplace.

#ZeroCon26 #Disability #Accessibility #UNVIC

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Last week, during #ZeroConf26 at the VIC, the UN DIN VIC welcomed high-level representatives to its booth.
The visitors included Acting DG/ED UNOV/@UNODC, Mr @JohnBrandolino, DDG @UNIDO, Mr Yasunaga, ES @CTBTO, @DrRobFloyd, and DG @iaeaorg Rafael Grossi (@rafaelmgrossi).

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..staff members with disabilities—particularly in light of the ongoing relocation of colleagues from other UN headquarters to Vienna. Accessibility concerns, such as the need for an elevator at the U-Bahn station adjacent to the VIC main entrance, were also raised.

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Today at #ZeroCon26, @DrRobFloyd was warmly welcomed by members of the United Nations Disability Inclusion Network VIC, @UN_VIC_Disabil. The Executive Secretary commended their steadfast commitment and reaffirmed the importance of their role in advancing #DisabilityInclusion

[Rafael Mariano Grossi @rafaelmgrossi]

Visited the @un_vic_disabil booth at the Zero Project Conference #ZeroCon26 to renew the continued efforts to advance accessibility and create a welcoming workplace for professionals with disabilities and their families. We all have a role to play and the @IAEAorg remains, as always, committed to this work.

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Dr Sadiq discussed the difficulties faced by neurodiverse people in the workplace but also focused on the benefits they bring.

(photo credit: Aleksandra Leszczynska, @CTBTO PI section PabloMehlhorn)

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Today, Dr Khurram Saadiq shared his personal and professional experience of #Autism and #ADHD (#AuDHD) with over 100 participants at the United Nations in Vienna, Austria.

Opening remarks were delivered by UK Ambassador, Corinne Kitsell @corinnekitsell.

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Staff from all UN organizations in Vienna attended the event organized by the UN Disability Inclusion Network VIC (@UN_VIC_Disabil).

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Join us for an inspiring talk on neurodiversity, focusing on the co-occurrence of #Autism and #ADHD (#AuDHD). Dr. Sadiq, who lives with both conditions, will also highlight the benefits of including neurodivergent people in the workplace.

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The UN DIN VIC (@UN_VIC_Disabil) is proud to host our second event with renowned author and #neurodiversity expert Dr Khurram Saadiq (@MentesSerena) with opening remarks by H.E. Corinne Kitsell (@corinnekitsell) Ambassador and UK Permanent Representative to the IAEA and CTBTO.

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📌 Event: #Neurodiversity: Barriers to Bridges
📅 Date: Monday, 22 September
⏰ Time: 13:30 – 15:00
📍 Venue: CR1, Vienna International Centre (open to all with a valid VIC access)