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Bezos Grant Boosts Neurodiversity Alliance's Classroom Inclusivity Efforts

12/17/2025

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Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos award $5 million to David Flink, CEO of the Neurodiversity Alliance, under the Bezos Courage & Civility Award.
The grant recognizes efforts to create inclusive classrooms for neurodivergent students.
David Flink aims to expand Neurodiversity Alliance's mentorship program to more than 2,000 sites by 2028.
Experts say the smaller scale favors direct community support over funding well-known figures, as federal cuts heighten disability needs.

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Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos award $5 million to David Flink, CEO of the Neurodiversity Alliance, under the Bezos Courage & Civility Award.
The grant recognizes efforts to create inclusive classrooms for neurodivergent students.
David Flink aims to expand Neurodiversity Alliance's mentorship program to more than 2,000 sites by 2028.
Experts say the smaller scale favors direct community support over funding well-known figures, as federal cuts heighten disability needs.