From Hiring to Thriving: Self-Advocacy for Neurodivergent Museum Professionals

​This session explores self-advocacy as a practical, evolving skill for neurodivergent museum professionals at every stage of their career. Structured in three parts, the presentation will address advocating for yourself as a job seeker, integrating self-advocacy into onboarding and early employment, and navigating advocacy once established in a role. Participants will gain concrete language, strategies, and frameworks for articulating needs, setting boundaries, and requesting reasonable accommodations in ways that support both sustainability and success. The session centers lived experience and actionable tools, with the goal of helping neurodivergent professionals not just enter museum roles, but thrive within them.

​Speakers: Elin Filbey and Ross Edelstein