DECKACY
Annual Update Event
Architecting a New Ecosystem for Neurodivergent Support
Why We Are Here
- • Responding to growing systemic gaps in neurodivergent support
- • Moving away from deficit-led and funding-driven models
- • Committing to strengths, dignity, and real-world outcomes
- • Building something that works, together
The DECKACY Shift
From creative arts charity to a regulated, professional neurodivergent ecosystem.
- • Dynamic Development Plan (DDP)
- • Neuro Staff Directory and workforce standards
- • Training, certification, and ethical practice
- • Education, community, and employment alignment
Speaker Introduction
George Matheson
Chief Executive Officer, DECKACY
Sharing DECKACY’s journey, strategic pivot, partnerships, and the future direction of a regulated neurodivergent ecosystem.
Speaker Introduction
Lane Anthony
Author and Creator of the Dynamic Development Plan
Introducing the DDP philosophy and reframing neurodivergence through strengths, regulation, and developmental alignment.
Speaker Introduction
Doreen Sinclair McCollin
Headteacher, Education Futures
Sharing lived experience of implementing the DDP within a school built on strengths, safety, and belonging.
Speaker Introduction
June Abbott
Founder and CEO, Eco Fresh Laundry Hub
Exploring dignity, access, and collaboration through practical community infrastructure and wellbeing support.
VIP Programme – Featuring Bradford 4 Better and Africa 4U
- Voice – lived experience as leadership
- Identity – strengths before labels
- Power – access, agency, opportunity
Thank You
Collaboration builds ecosystems.
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