The Insurance Cultural Awareness Network (iCAN) and the Group for Autism, Insurance, Investment and Neurodiversity (GAIN) invite you to an insightful webinar on autism in the workplace.
This one-hour session will feature guest speaker Lee Chambers, Founder, Author and Expert Speaker. This event will delve into the critical role of allyship in supporting autistic individuals in professional settings, providing actionable strategies for creating a more inclusive and supportive environment.
Through engaging discussions, we’ll explore
•Understanding autism: Key facts, myths, and the diversity of autistic experiences
•How to effectively support autistic colleagues and clients
•Practical communication strategies for managers and teams
•Reasonable adjustments that can create a more inclusive workplace
Whether you’re a manager, a colleague, or work with autistic clients, this session will provide valuable insights and actionable takeaways.
The webinar will include a dedicated Q&A, giving attendees the opportunity to ask questions and gain deeper understanding from our panel.
ABOUT LEE CHAMBERS
Lee Chambers is the Founder and CEO of Male Allies UK. After a diverse career, from corporate finance to building and exiting tech company, he is now focused on supporting organisations to engage men in inclusion and promote effective allyship. He has been featured on the Startups 100 Index, has received a Great British Entrepreneur Award, and sits on the board of CMI Women, Regenerage UK and the Manchester Metropolitan University Business School. In 2024, he received the Freedom of the City of London for services to equality in business.
He is a Kavli Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences in the USA, the first Black British scientist to be awarded in its 33-year history, received for his work on health inequalities. He is the 2023 UN Women Changemaker of the Year, and is an ambassador for the UK Governments Lilac Review for Disabled Entrepreneurship. He speaks globally on allyship and intersectionality, having taken the stage at One Young World, ChangeNOW and the Bloomberg Global Equality Summit, and is the author of the bestselling book, Momentum: 13 Ways To Unlock Your Potential