Welcome to your DIFFERabled community...
Our Mission
To offer neuro-affirming information, guidance, and learning opportunities that empower neurodivergent people of all ages, their families, and professionals. By taking a holistic approach that focuses on the wellbeing of the whole family, we aim to equip our network with the knowledge to understand themselves and their loved ones, self-advocate, and achieve fulfilling lives with positive destinations and outcomes.
Our Values
Lived Experience Led: We get it, because we live it too. Every member of our team, volunteers, and trustees is shaped by their own journey with neurodivergence.
Neuro-Affirming & Holistic: We care deeply about the wellbeing of the whole family, providing information and learning that embraces strengths and identity.
Inclusivity & Connection: We proudly foster a caring network for everyone, welcoming individuals with or without a formal diagnosis, including those self-identifying or awaiting assessment.
Empowerment & Advocacy: We provide the information and understanding necessary for individuals and families to confidently advocate for their rights and needs.
Our History
DIFFERabled is a parent and lived experience led organisation founded in 2014 in North Glasgow. Our journey evolved as we became a registered charity in 2017, and today we proudly operate as a Community Interest Company (CIC).
Our Identity
Launched in 2024 after community consultation, our brand identity reflects DIFFERabled’s growth and future-focused vision. Every element of our logo was carefully chosen to represent our core values and we’re really proud of it!
Purple / Indigo Symbolises inclusivity and spirituality.
Gold / Yellow The recognised colour for neurodivergence.
Red A nod to our original brand roots.
The Imagery
Tilted Face: Looking forward and upward to symbolise progression.
Surrounding Circle: Representing trust, acceptance, and understanding—echoing Takiwātanga, the Māori definition of Autism ("in our own time and space").
Shooting Star: Signifies a bright future and heightened spiritual awakening.
Abstract Brain: Represents how neurodivergent minds uniquely navigate the world.
Typography: Rounded, friendly, and easy to read
What makes us Neuro-Affirming?
We believe in a strengths- and rights-based approach to developmental differences. With the appropriate accommodations and adaptations in place, neurodivergent identity can flourish. We use respectful language and do our best to create inclusive environments that support sensory and communication needs. We encourage individuals to embrace their neurodivergence, advocate for their right to be themselves, leading towards individualised positive outcomes.
We would like to thank the following organisations for supporting us over the years.
What we do would not be possible without generous donors like you, THANK YOU for your commitment and kindness.
You can Donate to our charity and support the work that we do, the link below will take you to our Just Giving page.
Alternatively, please visit the “Get Involved” heading and choose DONATE for more options.