About the achievers project & background


Written by Keith Mckenzie, Project Director, Plus Value Awareness


This project presents a list of neurodivergent achievers, change makers, trailblazers and role models with hidden related differences Focusing on individuals with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia & Dyspraxia & Social Anxiety.
This project is an important part of plus value awareness commitment which reminds the whole world that anyone with neurodivergent related hidden differences and social anxiety can achieve many things. This project is the online starting point
 to view details of many achievers and role models broken down within these categories:


1. Professional positions,
2. Entrepreneur or Manager,
3. Arts & Music
4. Sports & entertainment,
5. Community & politics,
6. Sports
In addition a combined Achievers list which achieves more than one category area

The project also includes specialised achievers lists including individual types of difficulties and diverse representation


The information demonstrates that to prove that anything can be possible regardless of ability or background.


History



The project started in May 2018 as "Diverse Achievers" to coincide with neurodiversity celebration week. The project was originally a temporary project during the particular event but after social media response it became a permanent project online linked with the feature "Diverse Differences"

I felt an inspiring reference list was needed to start people on the possibility of like opportunities by reminding the names and positions which selected diverse individuals have achieved.

In 2021 & 2024 the project was redesigned to coincide the "Diverse Differences" with the online presentation

In 2026 the first phase of the transformation of this project began.
It started a major revamp of the visual presentation and renaming to Achievers. The changes intended to have a bold impact to inspire and embrace.


The project continues to be part of the Diverse Differences feature but is now presented with a stand-alone look.



More to come



The project to be expanded further with additional elements to appear soon online
Achievers quotes
A collection of inspiration quotes from neurodivergent featured on the achievers project

Achievers Insight
Written blog articles directly from a neurodivergent featured on the achievers project

Achievers voices
Video series featuring a neurodivergent featured on the achievers project including a short video from an achiever and in depth interview style format on either video or audio.






A reminder



Please note this reference is a snapshot of the variety of achievers from all walks of life. However it is not possible to feature every achiever's name as the reference not a comprehensive reference. However this feature will add further achievers names on a gradual basis.


The names featured or research from multiple sources on various platforms on various media platforms. Care has been made to make sure information is true and legitimate. Therefore this initiative cannot accept any errors which may occur.

The project does not include achievers names with Tourett's Syndrome, Learning Disabilities or Downs Syndrome as these difficulties do not fit into the remit of the Plus Value Awareness initiative

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Linked with the feature



Diverse Differences is connected with
The special awareness element of the Plus Value Awareness family