SCF at the International Neurodiversity Conference 2026

The Secure Communities Forum (SCF) was proud to participate in the International Neurodiversity Conference 2026, a landmark gathering dedicated to inclusion, equity, and the strength of diverse minds. This year’s conference convened more than 300 participants, and SCF was honored to contribute public safety and law enforcement perspectives to this critical global conversation.

As the UAE enters the Year of the Family, SCF continues its mission to bridge sectors and ensure that public safety systems fully include people with disabilities and neurodivergent individuals. Our participation formed part of the ongoing work of the SCF International Working Group on Public Safety and People with Disabilities, which advances global standards for inclusive preparedness, response, and resilience.

SCF’s contribution opened with Eitan Charnoff, Secretariat of the Secure Communities Forum, who shared his firsthand experience as a first responder living with ADHD and dyslexia. He also presented SCF’s broader initiatives aimed at embedding inclusion into public safety policy, training, and operational practice worldwide.

Later, 1st Lt. Sultan Al Dahbashi joined a panel discussion on government approaches to neurodiversity and inclusion, alongside:

• Pasha Marlowe, MFT

• Atif Chaudry

• Dali Sanghera

• Dr. Immanuel Azaad Moonesar, PhD, R.D.

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The discussion highlighted how inclusive policy frameworks strengthen both institutions and the communities they serve.

SCF was also proud to see Dr. Sameera AlObeidli, a member of our Working Group and a senior UAE healthcare leader with over 24 years of experience, deliver a headline session on Neurodiversity in Healthcare. As Head of Inclusive Services for People with Disabilities at NMC Healthcare, Dr. AlObeidli emphasized the critical role of accessible and inclusive clinical environments in national resilience and long-term community well-being.

Our sincere thanks to Anna Kaminski, M.A. Psych., for organizing such an impactful conference and for convening voices from across disciplines to advance meaningful, practical inclusion.