Microlink

Workplace Needs Assessments: One Size Doesn’t Fit All!
2025-11-19 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xXxCDN5eStSp0pk1iqsz5g
Join us for an insightful discussion exploring why a tailored approach to workplace needs assessments is essential for creating inclusive, productive environments.
What to expect:

Expert Perspectives
Practical Strategies on how to support neurodivergent employees
Lived experience perspectives

Who should attend: HR professionals, business leaders, occupational health specialists, and anyone passionate about workplace inclusion and accessibility.
Who is involved: Microlink’s very own Business Psychologists: Hannah Arnold-Wallinger, Magdalena Grudzien, and Noeleen McKenna.

Let’s Make It Click: Why Digital Accessibility should be the default setting
2025-11-27 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TPxCyKcMT-CcfAZSGF6pqA
You’ll hear from Microlink expert Barry Croniken, Head of R&D in addition to special guest Chris Holloway, Head of Accessibility at Recite Me. These brilliant panellists, each an experienced leader in the field, will share personal and practical insights, real-world examples, and actionable strategies for creating truly accessible digital spaces. This is a unique chance to hear:

Why digital accessibility is not just a legal requirement but a business imperative
Some of the main dos and don’ts of accessible design across web, mobile, and documents
How collaboration, not competition, drives better accessibility outcomes
Why transparency is key to building trust and accountability in digital accessibility efforts

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The Inclusive Season: Making Festivities Meaningful in the Workplace and Beyond
2025-12-04 08:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zdB0QN3YTAGJEkV0ZF2rIg
Join us for an insightful webinar that shines a light on the challenges neurodivergent individuals may experience during the festive season. Discover practical tips and inclusive strategies to create a supportive environment where everyone feels valued – at work and beyond.

Confidently Supporting Neurodivergent Talent: A Practical Guide for HR & Leaders
2026-01-15 13:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/cde880d6-7249-4736-a095-395f87507eaf@28c5d0b5-b8cf-4453-90d1-e9d6c3ceea5e
Join us for an insightful session designed to empower HR professionals and business leaders to confidently support neurodivergent employees. Discover how to build inclusive workplaces, unlock unique strengths and leave with actionable tools to foster a culture where everyone can thrive.

Missing Pieces: Supporting AI Developments in Your School Community
2026-02-04 12:30 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/3dd909c3-c21e-4cc3-b665-f5ef78e0e63d@28c5d0b5-b8cf-4453-90d1-e9d6c3ceea5e
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping education.
From personalised learning paths and adaptive assessments to real-time feedback, AI promises to transform classrooms into dynamic ecosystems tailored to every learner’s needs.
But with great potential comes even greater concerns.

Could over-reliance on AI erode human judgement?
Will built-in bias deepen inequalities instead of eliminating them?
How do we protect sensitive student data from misuse?
What happens when profit overshadows pedagogy?

This webinar explores the missing pieces in the AI puzzle for education:
✅ How to harness AI’s benefits without compromising ethics
✅ Building transparent governance and safeguarding privacy
✅ Keeping human values at the heart of innovation
We are delighted to welcome David Curran, a nationally-recognised AI-SEND expert practitioner, to reflect on the present, and future, of AI in education.

Inclusion starts at the top – Securing Executive Buy-In for Inclusion
2026-02-24 12:30 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5c777b3f-0b2e-4085-8ef2-c2ae9205d7cc@28c5d0b5-b8cf-4453-90d1-e9d6c3ceea5e
Most organisations start bottom up with inclusion, not realising that there are more impactful ways to drive positive outcomes such as increased wellbeing and retention. In this session, our Senior Business Psychologist Hannah Arnold-Wallinger will help you identify practical solutions to ensure executive buy in for inclusion.
Hannah will share:

The barriers we often see in the workplace when it comes to creating effective inclusive workplace
What small actions can be done to show effectiveness of adjustments and support
How to have effective conversations about adjustments and support
Guidance on ensuring policies and procedures are clear

This session is suitable for HR and people professionals, senior managers and those with a formal or informal role in disability and or DEI.

Dolphin for Visually Impaired - with new AI-powered interface
2026-02-25 12:30 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/488683e1-f1e1-47bd-8d83-7584870bfe29@28c5d0b5-b8cf-4453-90d1-e9d6c3ceea5e
Dolphin Computer Access is a leading provider of Assistive Technologies for the blind and partially sighted.
We explore some amazing AI innovations that make charts diagrams and images “visible”. 2026 is the National Year of Reading, and we will reflect on the wider use of Dolphin apps removing barriers to learning caused by low levels literacy, whatever the reasons.

Creating the Neuroinclusive Classroom- Microlink’s brand new suite of online training and resources
2026-03-04 12:30 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/3cfeb43e-e040-4ffd-b166-383d3b4e6181@28c5d0b5-b8cf-4453-90d1-e9d6c3ceea5e
A year ago, during Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Microlink introduced the concept of the Neuroinclusive Classroom- over 7000 education professionals worldwide signed up to hear more!
Marius Frank and special guest Sharon Gray OBE will describe how Microlink has taken the ideas and developed a comprehensive suite of online training and resources to bring the Neuroinclusive Classroom into a vibrant reality.

Inspiration- Mind Mapping support in the classroom and in GCSE/GCE examinations
2026-03-18 12:30 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/077dfd20-1668-44da-a8e2-12035514d31d@28c5d0b5-b8cf-4453-90d1-e9d6c3ceea5e
Join Reeza Awoodun and Marius Frank explore the latest version of Imagination, one of the most popular Mind Mapping Tools found in schools today, and see how the tool can be adapted “as a normal way of working” in the classroom, but also meet stringent digital security conditions in public exam settings.

Inclusive Conversations: Practical Tools for Team Success
2026-03-23 13:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/57e8f82b-15b1-4217-aa77-446d81c6bc6d@28c5d0b5-b8cf-4453-90d1-e9d6c3ceea5e
Inclusive Conversations: Practical Tools for Team Success

Many organisations want to support neurodivergent colleagues but feel unsure how to translate good intentions into meaningful, everyday practice. Inclusive conversations are a powerful starting point, helping teams reduce misunderstandings, improve collaboration, and create environments where everyone can contribute at their best.
In this webinar, Becky Furber and Moya Balfour from our neurodiversity team, will share:

Common communication barriers neurodivergent colleagues may experience in the workplace.
Exploring real world scenarios and talking through examples of adjustments that can support inclusive communication.

This session is suitable for HR and people professionals, managers, team leaders, and anyone with a formal or informal role in neurodiversity, disability, or inclusion and wellbeing.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:00 – 14:00 (UTC+00:00) Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London

We look forward to having you attend the event!

Missing Pieces 2#- Developing Media Literacy and Thinking Skills in an online world dominated by AI opportunities and threats
2026-03-25 12:30 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8285c6a3-e36f-4a2c-bc45-b8fba259c151@28c5d0b5-b8cf-4453-90d1-e9d6c3ceea5e
Whether children under 16 get banned from social media or not, they must be taught to survive and thrive in an online world increasingly dominated by AI
Join Dr Nicole Ponsford, Chris Ayling and Marius Frank as they discuss opportunities, threats and “must-dos” for both primary and secondary schools in response to the challenges of today and tomorrow.

Getting Workplace Adjustments Started: Understanding the fundamentals
2026-03-26 14:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/886f483f-e279-46b6-8e77-240f3b54a769@28c5d0b5-b8cf-4453-90d1-e9d6c3ceea5e
Getting Workplace Adjustments Started: Understanding the fundamentals

Supporting fair, consistent workplace adjustments start with getting the fundamentals right. This session explores what reasonable and proportionate adjustments look like in practice and how decisions can be made fairly and consistently.
This webinar supports employers to understand the fundamentals of workplace adjustments and what a reasonable, proportionate response looks like in practice. It explores how adjustment requests arise, who should be involved, and how decisions can be made fairly and consistently.
The session is particularly suitable for organisations at the early stages of their Disability Confident journey or those seeking to bring greater clarity to existing arrangements.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:00 – 15:00 (UTC+00:00) Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London
We look forward to having you attend the event!

Bridging the Gap: Supporting Neurodivergent Talent from Education to Employment
2026-04-02 13:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/fc50f956-0feb-4072-b868-8e584cd9861b@28c5d0b5-b8cf-4453-90d1-e9d6c3ceea5e
Bridging the Gap: Supporting Neurodivergent Talent from Education to Employment

This event aims to spotlight support for graduates and apprentices, bringing together a panel who can share insights and expertise on the transition from education into the workplace.
Proposed Panel Discussion Topics

Challenges and opportunities during the transition from education to employment
Gaps in support and how these can be addressed
Inclusive recruitment, onboarding, and workplace practices
The role of schools, colleges, universities, and career services
Collaboration models that help create smoother transitions

Welcome to Microlink Neuro-Essentials
2026-04-22 15:30 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/444ad601-1779-494d-a6a3-e89fd95ada08@28c5d0b5-b8cf-4453-90d1-e9d6c3ceea5e
Programme Director Marius Frank will explain the unifying philosophy behind the creation of the “Neuroinclusive Classroom” approach, the resources that schools can currently draw on, and the plans for new units in Autumn 2026.

Building Manager Confidence and Capability: Upskilling Managers
2026-04-30 14:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/[REDACTED]?p=Vi8FDJrIPjwMU1zWDu
Building Manager Confidence and Capability: Upskilling Managers

Managers play a central role in delivering effective workplace adjustments, yet many feel uncertain or concerned about getting things wrong. This webinar focuses on the practical support managers need to have confident, constructive conversations.
It explores how organisations can equip managers without over-formalising the process and how clear guidance and escalation routes support fairness for all.
We look forward to having you attend the event!

Building Healthier Workplaces: Transforming Mental Health Awareness into Practice
2026-05-07 13:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c5f00e08-c358-44eb-ae83-5b208f589d8f@28c5d0b5-b8cf-4453-90d1-e9d6c3ceea5e
Building Healthier Workplaces: Transforming Mental Health Awareness into Practice

When workplaces turn mental health awareness into everyday practice, they reduce stress and burnout while building a more connected, productive, and resilient workforce.
Join our Workplace Strategy Psychologist, Noeleen McKenna and our Senior Business Psychologist, Hannah Arnold-Wallinger, in our upcoming webinar, as they discuss insights and practical tools to help you turn awareness into meaningful action
Learn about:

How mental health can impact work and areas of challenge
Practical, actionable ways to better support mental health at work
Fostering a culture of transparency, belonging and psychological safety across teams

If you work in HR, people management, leadership or any role in shaping workplace culture, this webinar is for you.’

Mental Health Adjustments in Practice: Understanding how to support Mental ill health
2026-05-28 14:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c201cfd0-3b7b-4ffe-b5e4-53191bab44eb@28c5d0b5-b8cf-4453-90d1-e9d6c3ceea5e
Mental Health Adjustments in Practice: Understanding how to support Mental ill health

Mental health is one of the most common areas for workplace adjustments and one of the most challenging. This webinar focuses on practical, reasonable adjustments for mental health conditions, including fluctuating needs and ongoing review.
The session supports employers to build confidence, reduce stigma and ensure mental health adjustments are considered alongside physical and sensory needs.

Thu, 28 May 2026 14:00 – 15:00 (UTC+00:00) Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London
We look forward to having you attend the event!

Microlink Neuro-Essentials and Courses AUTUMN 2026
2026-06-11 15:30 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/61c6aa3e-7d74-4b7b-a198-253b38fe2609@28c5d0b5-b8cf-4453-90d1-e9d6c3ceea5e
Programme Director Marius Frank will outline plans for the New Academic Year, describing the new Neuro-Essentials and the new Coached Courses that will be offered from September 2026
