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Building Neuro-inclusive Systems

NCF is a Canadian, neurodivergent-led action hub for systems change.

We catalyze leadership and translate evidence and lived experience into practical models for transforming healthcare, employment, and institutional systems.

What’s Ahead

Growing our impact in 2026-2027

In 2026-2027, NCF will deepen partnerships, advance participatory projects, and strengthen organizational capacity needed for lasting impact.

We will continue bringing neurodivergent knowledge and leadership into the systems shaping our lives.

Voices of NCF

  • A woman with red hair, glasses, and a black top smiling and making a peace sign gesture.

    “Together, we are creating safer, fairer futures"

    - Lara McLachlan, NCF Founder

  • A smiling woman with dark hair tied back, wearing a floral dress with purple, blue, and pink flowers, and a gray cardigan, against a plain white background.

    “Justice starts with listening to lived experience.”

    - Sydney Elaine Butler, NCF Associate

  • A woman with long wavy dark hair wearing a purple blazer and shirt, standing against a purple background, smiling slightly.

    “We build systems where neurodivergent adults can thrive.”

    - Lacey Artemis, NCF Associate

  • Smiling man with a beard and mustache taking a selfie in a casual dining or arcade setting, with other people and a colorful wall in the background.

    "When we stop forcing 'normal,' we start creating real opportunity."

    - Gurpreet Singh, NCF Associate

Ways to Engage

We are transforming systems, not people.

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  • Programs

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    Current Projects

    CareSafer: Neuroaffirmative Primary Care Course

    LegalAccess: Theory of Change Racialized: Justice-Involved Neurodivergent Youth

  • Get Involved

    • Host a Learning & Change Session — Bring NCF into your team or event

    • Design, Implement & Test Neuroinclusive Systems in Health, Employment, Justice and Leadership settings

  • ChangeMaker initiatives

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    Get Involved

  • Donate — Help us build safer systems for neurodivergent adults.

Supporters & Collaborators

This work is made possible by a growing network of supporters and collaborators who contribute their knowledge, trust, resources, networks, and commitment to change.

Thanks to Conor Forrest, NCF Associate, and Letter Fifty Productions for this video!

We exist so every neurodivergent adult can access safe healthcare, dignified work, and justice.

We advance education, facilitate organizational change and build neurodivergent leadership.

We contribute to systemic change in partnership through community-based research, learning development, and advocacy.

We work for empowerment, belonging and dignity.

Read about our Values and Founder’s Story

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