The Issue

Right now in the UK, there is no official symbol to represent neurodivergent people — and no clear legal protection for sensory access needs.

Autistic people, those with ADHD, Tourette’s, OCD, PTSD, anxiety, sensory processing differences, and learning disabilities face daily barriers — not because of who they are, but because society isn’t built for their needs.

What we’re asking for:

We’re calling on the UK Government to:

Legally recognise the ND (neurodivergent) brain symbol as an official accessibility icon — like the wheelchair symbol.
Update the Equality Act guidance to include sensory tools and regulation spaces as reasonable adjustments.
Ensure public services and venues are encouraged to meet basic sensory inclusion standards.

This is not about special treatment.

This is about equal access — the right to feel safe, welcome, and understood.

Why this matters:

As a disabled parent of a neurodivergent child, I’ve spent years fighting for inclusion — in shops, schools, hospitals and more. Noise, lights, smells, waiting times — these aren’t small things for us. They’re make-or-break.

We’ve created Calm Kits. We’ve run sensory audits. But until inclusion is backed by law, nothing is guaranteed — and the most vulnerable are left behind.

It’s time to be seen.

It’s time to make neurodivergent access visible — legally, practically, and nationally.

Please sign and share this petition to support real change.