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Neurodivergence, Mental Health & Suicide

  • 25th November 2026
  • 9:00 am – 5:00 pm ET
  • Startuptive | Toronto Coworking Space

C1 Conference Room. 123 Edward St Suite 205, Toronto, ON M5G 1E2.

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Did you know that...?

 

  • September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, providing an opportunity to raise awareness, encourage open conversations and strengthen the support available to people who may be struggling. 

 

  • The 2026 theme is “Changing the Narrative”, encouraging individuals, communities and organisations to have more open and honest conversations about suicide and suicidal behaviour, helping to break down barriers and build cultures of understanding and support.

 

  • The 2022 Cambridge study explored autism and autistic traits among people who died by suicide in England. In a follow-up sample of 29 people, researchers identified evidence of possible autism or elevated autistic traits in 41.4% of those studied. 

Who should attend?

These sessions are designed for professionals working in the following fields, as well as anyone interested in neurodivergence, mental health and suicide: 

  • Healthcare & Hospitals: Directors/VPs of EDIA, Patient Experience & Safety, Clinical Education, and People & Culture. 

 

  • Higher Education: Directors of Student Wellness & Mental Health, Accessibility Services, Student Affairs, and Staff Organisational Development. 

 

  • Municipal & Public Sector: Leads across City of Toronto People & Equity, AODA/Accessibility compliance, and Community/Social Services. 

 

  • Emergency Services & First Responders: Training & Professional Development leads, Crisis Response/MCIT coordinators, and Community Engagement leads. 

 

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What will you learn?

 

  • Mental Health & Suicide: Explore the importance of open, compassionate conversations about mental health and suicide. Learn practical ways to recognise concerns, encourage people to seek help and strengthen everyday support within your workplace, educational setting or community. 

 

  • Neurodivergence: Understand what neurodivergence means, who it affects, and the barriers neurodivergent people may experience in workplaces, education and healthcare. Explore how reasonable adjustments and accessible environments can help people feel safer, communicate their needs and seek support. 

 

  • Neurodivergence and Suicide: Examine the relationship between suicidal ideation and neurodivergent communities, and consider what organisations, professionals and communities can do differently to identify barriers and improve support. 

 

  • Training on Intellectual Disability and Autism: Discover how Good Access supports organisations across England to improve accessibility, strengthen inclusion and create lasting change through Training on Intellectual Disability and Autism. Explore how lived experience can help shape more accessible healthcare services and improve communication, understanding and support for people with intellectual disabilities and autistic people. 

 

These taster sessions are designed to build understanding, encourage meaningful conversations and inspire practical action that can contribute to wider, community-driven resources and change. 

Speakers

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Heike Jord Knip

CEO & Founder of Good Access

Heike is a leading trainer and consultant in accessibility and neurodivergence, delivering practical, evidence-based solutions for organisations worldwide. He brings a unique perspective shaped by more than 30 years of lived experience navigating systems that were not designed for neurodivergent people, masking his identity, and facing significant mental health challenges.

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Accessibility Information

We want everyone attending our event to feel welcome, comfortable and able to participate.

The Startuptive conference room is wheelchair accessible, with elevator access and accessible washroom facilities. The venue is also conveniently located approximately two minutes from St Patrick subway station, with accessible parking available nearby.

If you have any accessibility requirements or would benefit from reasonable adjustments to participate fully in the event, please contact us at hello@goodaccess.org. Our team will be happy to discuss your needs and do everything we can to make your experience accessible and inclusive.

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