The Alliance for Neurodiversity and Disability in GLAMR Professions Australia
ANDPA is a values led not-for-profit, charity, organisation.
ANDPA aspires to promote the acceptance of disability and neurodiversity in GLAMR fields through community, pride, belonging, and leadership.
Whether you identify as disabled, neurodivergent, or an ally, we welcome you to join ANDPA.
For information on ANDPA’s use of identity or person-first language please see our policy notes on language and identity and professionals.
Community
ANDPA recognises the value of lived experience in creating inclusive and accepting spaces to build community. ANDPA provides opportunities to engage in networking and community-building for disabled and neurodivergent GLAMR professionals.
Pride
ANDPA values a culture of disability pride and neurodiversity pride. This is not about ignoring challenges or discrimination but about celebrating the inherent worth of people in these communities. Pride embraces disability and neurodiversity as part of human diversity.
Belonging
ANDPA maintains that disabled and neurodivergent people have the right to belong. We promote the acceptance of disabled and neurodivergent professionals and aim to create spaces that promote disability and neurodiversity culture, pride, and belonging.
Leadership
ANDPA values inclusive and authentic leadership. There is a need for disability leaders and inclusive leadership across GLAMR sectors. We aim to advance professional development opportunities for disabled and neurodivergent GLAMR professionals and promote inclusive leadership.
ANDPA 