Elizabeth Takyi
Elizabeth is a passionate advocate for neurodiversity and disability inclusion. Drawing from her own lived experience, she works to increase awareness, challenge misconceptions, and empower individuals with neurodifferences in the workplace.
Diagnosed in adulthood with Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Irlen Syndrome, Dyscalculia, and ADHD, Elizabeth understands the complexities of navigating life and work with a later diagnosis. She is dedicated to sharing her journey, breaking down barriers, and inspiring others to embrace their strengths.
Elizabeth has overcome cultural barriers and challenges to graduate with a BA (Hons) and PGCE. She then went on to successfully run a charitable organisation for 6 and half years in London called A2i Dyslexia.
As a neurobox Ambassador, Elizabeth speaks for free at online conference, webinars, Employee Networks, Employee Resource Groups and more…
Book Elizabeth to speak
Elizabeth is our neurodiversity and disability lived-experience speaker.
She covers a wide range of topics including:
- Lived experience with dyslexia, dyscalculia, Irlen Syndrome, ADHD and arthritis
- How my life changed with my diagnosis
- Dyslexia Awareness
- Intersectionality and neurodifferences
- Understanding Dyspraxia/Dyscalculia/Dyslexia
- Understanding visual stress
- Access to Work – the benefits
- Living with a neurodifferences
- Neurodiversity and stigma
- How to embrace Dyslexia in the workplace
- The power of acceptance
- Neurodiversity and Me
- Neurodiversity and entrepreneurs
If you would like to book Elizabeth for your event, to be on a webinars, or to speak to your Employee Resource Group/Employee Network get in touch using the form at the bottom of the page. We’ll then be in touch to find out more and arrange an introductory call.
Elizabeth was an engaging speaker. I appreciated her authenticity as someone who identifies with some of her intersectionality and gained a new perspective on areas of intersectionality that I do not share. I’m also grateful for the tips that Elizabeth shared and for her thoughtful answers to big questions about making workplaces more inclusive!
In just one hour, Elizabeth covered a range of topics but in a good level of depth. It felt accessible and easy to digest. I have certainly learned more from a wider systemic level and also on an individual level- both perspectives that should always be considered but not always prioritised.
Meet our other speakers
She has a PhD in dyslexia and inclusion from the University of Kent and in 2024 Deborah became an Honorary Research Fellow in the Centre for Healthcare and Communities at Coventry University.
Deborah speaks about:
All things Neuroinclusion in the Workplace
The Intersection of menopause and autism in the context of the workplace
Disclosure and Self Advocacy Skills
Mark partners with organisations, managers, and employees to craft and implement effective inclusion policies and strategies.
Mark speaks about:
Navigating challenging conversations as a Line Manger
Demystifying Access to Work
AI in the workplace
She is passionate about giving back and continues her work supporting the community as a Suceed With Dyslexia Ambassador and as part of the ANND Coalition (Adult Network: Neurodiversity and Dyslexia).
Donna speaks about:
All things Neuroinclusion in the Workplace
Belonging in the Workplace
Bringing your whole-self to work
Dyscalculia at Work
Enquire for a speaker
General:
Do you have an upcoming webinar, conference or Employee Network Group / Employee Resource Group that you would like us to speak at?
Use the form on the right to let us know some more information about your event and we’ll be in touch to see how we can best support.
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