2nd International Conference on Curriculum Development (ICCD)
SGU presented research on the neurodivergent perspective on CBC implementation at the 2nd International Conference on Curriculum Development.
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Environments should adapt,
not the child.
Shared Ground Uganda is a youth-led initiative advancing disability and neurodiversity inclusion through research, education, advocacy and practical tools.
01 / Who we are
Building spaces where
people can belong.
Inclusion should not stop at awareness. We bring research, lived experience and community knowledge together to make inclusion practical.
Disabled and neurodivergent people deserve to learn, communicate and contribute without changing who they are to be accepted.
Learn about us02 / Our approach
From listening to lasting change.
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Research
We listen, investigate and gather evidence.
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Evidence
We connect lived experience with research and documented knowledge.
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Training
We turn knowledge into learning for educators, young people, caregivers and communities.
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Tools
We develop practical resources for real environments.
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Evaluation
We ask whether our work is helping and what needs to change.
03 / Our work
Inclusion, put into practice.
What We’re Exploring
A Shared Ground and Eco Voices Global initiative
The Climate We Share
The Climate We Share — exploring climate change, climate literacy, and the realities of the Global South through a youth-led lens.
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Compulsion.
A campaign exploring OCD, cognition, lived experience and public understanding, moving conversations beyond stereotypes and oversimplified representations. It features conversations with people working across mental health, disability, education and advocacy.
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Not just talking about inclusion.
Shared Ground Uganda is not simply talking about inclusion. We are researching it, learning from lived experience, developing practical tools, supporting educators, engaging young people and participating in conversations that shape our communities.
The Neurodivergent Perspective on CBC Implementation
An exploratory mixed-methods study on Uganda's Competence-Based Curriculum, combining lived-experience interviews with a teacher survey on preparedness for neurodivergent learners.
Related publicationNeuroKits for inclusive environments
NeuroKits and practical support resources reached communities in Uganda, Kenya and South Africa.
Our impact & milestones
Verified, not vague.
90%Teachers surveyed who reported no formal training on supporting neurodivergent learnersFrom our CBC implementation teacher survey (10 practising teachers).
3Countries reached with NeuroKits and practical resourcesUganda, Kenya and South Africa.
7Regional Correspondent locationsUganda, Dominican Republic, Oman, New Zealand, Cameroon, India and Punjab (Pakistan).
A few things we've been working on
Research
Neurodivergent perspectives and education research.
Practical tools
NeuroKits and accessibility-focused resources.
Youth leadership
International youth and volunteer engagement.
Advocacy
Campaigns challenging misconceptions around disability and neurodiversity.
Climate
The Climate We Share youth dialogue initiative.
Public engagement
Conferences, panels, summits and research forums.
Regional Correspondents
Local perspectives.
Shared understanding.
Our correspondents contribute regional research, youth perspectives and community knowledge from seven locations.
Meet our regional correspondentsOur global network
Uganda-rooted.
Globally connected.
Connecting people across regions to learn, collaborate and build more inclusive environments.
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We take our work beyond our own platforms.
Conference
2nd International Conference on Curriculum Development (ICCD)
SGU's role: Research presentation
Organizer: National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC)
Topic: Neurodivergent perspectives on CBC implementation
SGU presented research on the neurodivergent perspective on CBC implementation, contributed by Agum Manuella Okello Elizabeth.
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