""I feel like there's a narrative sometimes that our little actions don't matter," Neurodiversity Alliance CEO David Flink said. "That's just not true. And this proves it. Lots of little actions that happen every day in our work, collectively over time, reached the ears of folks like Lauren and Jeff.""
"The Neurodiversity Alliance began over 25 years ago as a peer-to-peer mentorship program for students with various learning and developmental differences such as autism, ADHD and dyslexia. The nonprofit now reaches more than 600 high schools and colleges, encouraging youth to build educational environments that serve classmates whose brains function differently from what is considered typical."
"The Bezoses, who tied the knot this summer in a lavish Venice ceremony that drew protests highlighting wealth inequality, did not release any explanation for their support of the cause. The Amazon founder's net worth sits around $240 billion, according to Forbes, making him the fourth richest person in the world. Bezos has previously shown an interest in early childhood education through his nonprofit network of tuition-free preschools inspired by the Montessori model."
Jeff Bezos and his wife Lauren Sánchez awarded $5 million to David Flink, founder and CEO of the Neurodiversity Alliance. Flink credited students for powering a fast-growing movement to create more inclusive classrooms and described many small daily actions as collectively leading to the recognition. The prize is one of five Bezos Courage & Civility Awards, given most years since 2021, and provides no-strings-attached funding for honorees' charitable goals. The Neurodiversity Alliance began more than 25 years ago as a peer-mentorship program for students with autism, ADHD, dyslexia and other differences and now reaches over 600 high schools and colleges to promote inclusive educational environments.
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