
Not Built for Us: Neurodiversity, Ableism, and Social Systems
Sun 6 Sept · 18:30
Leicester Secular Hall
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This talk questions ableism and whether neurodivergent struggle reflects individual failure or systemic design. From religion to capitalism, systems demand conformity. This talk questions ableism and whether neurodivergent struggle reflects individual failure or systemic design. Veiled Rose is a British Bengali ex-Muslim activist and writer working at the intersection of neurodiversity, secularism, and human rights. Her work focuses on how social and religious systems impact mental health, autonomy, and equality, particularly for women and neurodivergent people. She is Communications Manager at Faithless Hijabi, and a lay member of both the Leicester Secular Society and the Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain.
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Not Built for Us: Neurodiversity, Ableism, and Social Systems takes place on Sunday, 6 September 2026 at 18:30.
Not Built for Us: Neurodiversity, Ableism, and Social Systems is held at Leicester Secular Hall in Leicester (75 Humberstone Gate, Leicester, LE1 1WB).
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Not Built for Us: Neurodiversity, Ableism, and Social Systems
About This Event
This talk questions ableism and whether neurodivergent struggle reflects individual failure or systemic design.
From religion to capitalism, systems demand conformity. This talk questions ableism and whether neurodivergent struggle reflects individual failure or systemic design.
Veiled Rose is a British Bengali ex-Muslim activist and writer working at the intersection of neurodiversity, secularism, and human rights. Her work focuses on how social and religious systems impact mental health, autonomy, and equality, particularly for women and neurodivergent people. She is Communications Manager at Faithless Hijabi, and a lay member of both the Leicester Secular Society and the Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain.
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When is Not Built for Us: Neurodiversity, Ableism, and Social Systems?
Not Built for Us: Neurodiversity, Ableism, and Social Systems takes place on Sunday, 6 September 2026 at 18:30.
Where is Not Built for Us: Neurodiversity, Ableism, and Social Systems taking place?
Not Built for Us: Neurodiversity, Ableism, and Social Systems is held at Leicester Secular Hall in Leicester (75 Humberstone Gate, Leicester, LE1 1WB).
How much are tickets for Not Built for Us: Neurodiversity, Ableism, and Social Systems?
Entry to Not Built for Us: Neurodiversity, Ableism, and Social Systems is free.
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