VRA AGM and CPD Webinar: Beyond Neurodiversity Awareness

VRA Annual General Meeting 2026

16th April | Online | Open to All

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Join us for one of the most important moments in the VRA calendar — our Annual General Meeting. This is your chance to connect with peers, hear key updates from across the profession, and play an active role in shaping the future of vocational rehabilitation in the UK.

The AGM is more than a formality. It’s a space for collaboration, transparency, and shared purpose. Whether you’ve been with us for years or you’re newly joined, your voice strengthens our community and our collective impact.

What to Expect During the AGM (30 minutes)

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We’ll be sharing:

• Progress and achievements from the past 12 months

• Plans and priorities for 2026–27

• Board elections and confirmations

• Member reflections, questions, and contributions

Your participation helps ensure the VRA continues to champion high‑quality, evidence‑based vocational rehabilitation across the UK.

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📅 Date: 16th April

💻 Format: Online (joining link to follow)

👥 Who can attend: Everyone

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Stay With Us for a Special Guest Session

Beyond Neurodiversity Awareness

with Nicci Lou, Neurodiversity Specialist & ICF‑Certified Coach

Immediately after the AGM, we’re delighted to welcome Nicci Lou, founder of Amplify to Thrive and a leading voice in neurodiversity, communication differences, and inclusive practice.

Nicci’s session — Beyond Neurodiversity Awareness — offers a practical, relatable introduction to neurodiversity that goes far deeper than labels. You’ll explore how people think and communicate differently, why misunderstandings happen, and how small, intentional adjustments can transform everyday interactions.

This interactive session will help you:

• Understand communication differences in real‑life contexts

• Recognise masking and its impact

• Support clients and colleagues more effectively

• Apply simple, meaningful adjustments in your work

• Identify when coaching or further training may be beneficial

You’ll leave with tools you can use immediately — and a richer understanding of how to create environments where people can truly thrive.

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🔗 More from Nicci:

www.bemorezebra.me (latest offers)

www.amplifytothrive.com (general information)

📸 Instagram: @bemorezebra

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/niccilou/

📧 Email: nicci@amplifytothrive.com

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About Nicci Lou

Nicci Lou is the founder of Amplify to Thrive, a neurodiversity specialist consultant and ICF‑certified coach. With a decade of experience across marketing and PICU nursing, she brings a rare blend of professional expertise and lived experience to her work.

Nicci specialises in unmasking, communication differences, and designing inclusive environments that align with how people naturally think and process. As someone who is AuDHD (autistic and ADHD) and queer, she brings a deeply informed perspective on identity, psychological safety, and meaningful inclusion.

Known for her clear, relatable style, Nicci helps organisations move beyond awareness into sustainable, practical change that benefits both individuals and teams.

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