Advocacy and action

Understood.org is proud to be an official charity partner for the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon.

On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, education advocate Kara Ball shares why inclusive STEM is essential for kids who learn and think differently.

A behind-the-scenes look at how Misha Williams uses a degree in economics to make the world a better place for people with learning and thinking differences.

Behind the scenes of how Understood.org responded to rapid policy changes, helping families of neurodivergent kids stay informed and prepared.

In 2024, we’ve raised awareness, provided vital resources, and helped countless individuals navigate challenges, discover strengths, and build confidence.

You have the power to make a change this Giving Tuesday!

Discover key takeaways from Understood.org’s co-president and chief marketing officer, Nathan Friedman, on how you can advance accessibility by understanding and supporting neurodiversity in the workplace.

From the public launch of the Wunder community app, to rolling out our workplace offerings, to pursuing our “Be the Reason” campaign, 2022 was an exciting year at Understood.org.

Saavedra discusses season 2 of “The Opportunity Gap” podcast, where we can all take action to support Black and brown kids — and what he’s most hopeful about in education.

Learn how you can take action this October.

Understood.org challenged students to design a game that is fun, playable by everyone, and helps players experience what it feels like to learn and think differently.

Understood launches the “Be the Reason” campaign to address stigma around learning and thinking differences and shift parents from skeptics to supporters.