Every mind deserves to be seen. Every story deserves care.

For too long, racialized and neurodivergent people have been left behind by systems meant to support them. Long waitlists, unaffordable assessments, misdiagnosis, medical racism, and culturally unsafe care have created a crisis—one that leaves thousands suffering in silence.

The NeuroEquity Project is changing that.
Launched by Moms Against Racism Canada (MAR) in partnership with InFocus Counselling Clinic, leading clinicians and community advocates, this initiative expands access to culturally grounded, compassionate, and trauma-informed ADHD and Autism assessments, counselling, peer support, and community education.

We are building a future where Black, Indigenous, and racialized neurodivergent people receive the neuro-affirming care they deserve, without shame, stigma, or barriers.

Why NeuroEquity Matters

The health equity challenge is urgent.

Racialized and neurodivergent adults and youth – especially in Indigenous, rural, and newcomer communities – face systemic barriers at every step:

• Assessment delays that leave needs unmet for years
• Misdiagnosis and underdiagnosis, particularly for BIPOC children
• Biases that misread neurodivergence as defiance or bad parenting
• Unaffordable care, leaving families to navigate alone
• A lack of culturally affirming practitioners

These barriers cause stress and shape life outcomes: school discipline, employment prospects, mental health, and family wellbeing.

This is a systemic health equity challenge and we are meeting it with action.

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What the NeuroEquity Project Offers

A community-rooted model that meets people where they are.

✔ Accessible ADHD Assessments
Low-barrier, trauma-informed, culturally aware assessments delivered by neurodivergent clinicians.

✔ Counselling & Mental Health Support
Specialized practitioners providing identity-affirming, anti-oppressive care.

✔ Peer Support Groups
Community-centered gatherings that reduce isolation and build collective healing.

✔ Education & Resources
Workshops, guides, and tools for families, educators, employers, and community organizations.

✔ Systems Change & Advocacy
Partnerships with researchers, health leaders, and policymakers to transform the system long-term.

Our Impact So Far

Since quietly launching our pilot in January 2025:

• 1,440+ people have received ADHD assessments
• 50+ people have received Autism assessments (since adding the service in September)
• 967+ people are on the waitlist
• 6,169+ counselling appointments completed by our team
• 1,420+ appointments scheduled for the coming months
• 3,281+ families enrolled in our Neurodivergent Support Group
• Thousands reached through public education and community resources

Participants repeatedly tell us:
“This is the first time I felt seen.”
“I didn’t know help like this existed.”
“I finally understand my child and myself.”

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Who We Serve

The NeuroEquity Project welcomes:

• Black, Indigenous, and racialized adults and youth (14+)
• Parents and caregivers seeking support for their neurodivergent children
• LGBTQ2S+ and gender-diverse neurodivergent folks
• Rural and remote families with limited access to care
• Anyone navigating barriers created by cost, culture, stigma, or systemic inequities

If you’ve been overlooked or dismissed, you belong here.
If you’ve been told you’re “too much” or “not enough,” you belong here.
If you’ve been waiting months – or years – for answers, you belong here.

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Our Approach

Trauma-informed. Culturally grounded. Community-led.

The NeuroEquity Project is guided by:

• Clinicians with lived neurodivergent experience
• Anti-racism and decolonizing practices
• Indigenous and community-based wisdom
• A commitment to relational, not transactional, care