The Neurodiversity Project will be hosting the 3rd Annual Beautiful Minds Conference on April 14, 2026. This year's theme "Elevating Neurodivergent Voices, and Supporting Mental Health, Well-being and Belonging" is designed to provide an opportunity to hear directly from the neurodivergent community and will include University of Michigan faculty, clinicians, staff and student voices, as they share their lived experiences, challenges and success.  We will explore pathways that seed cultural transformation as we focus on our commitment of building a neuro-inclusive and neuro-affirming campus.
Registration TipsWhen you arrive at the registration options (at the bottom of this page), scroll to the bottom of the page and click Show All. This will expand the options and you will be able to select breakout sessions and activities. Make sure you click on register for process the registration.If you need to make changes, simply sign back in and edit your registration profile. Registration Fee for In Person Only - $25.00 per attendee (non-refundable)The registration fee enables us to host a sustainable conference and ensure attendance.  Please note that the fee is non-refundable. 
No Registration Fee for Students
Shortcode Payments for IndividualIf you are paying via a shortcode, please enter your shortcode. If you are a volunteer you will be provided a code to enter during the registration process.Shortcode Payments for GroupsIf you are paying via a shortcode, please submit shortcode and all participant(s) details using the Registration Payment (Shortcode) form.
Credit Card Payments - Step-by-step Instructions If you are paying with a credit card, please process your payment following the steps below:Go to Pay by Credit CardSelect the “Pay Now” buttonOn the “SSC Accounts Receivable Payment Form” screen select “START”On the, “Are you paying for any of the following” screen, select “None of the above”On the, “Are you paying with a credit card that is linked to an International Billing Address” select the appropriate “YES” or “NO”.  For those that selected “YES”, please click here for further instructions.For those that selected “NO”, proceed to the next screen and enter your “Email Address”Next, enter your “Phone Number”On the “What payment option are you using?” select “Unique Identifier”On the “Enter your unique identifier below” enter “UMNDP”On the “Please enter a brief description of the payment” enter the first and last name of the attendee(s).  If you are paying for multiple attendees, please list all individuals. This will help us confirm your registration. Click ”NEXT” to acknowledge the statement regarding “We do not accept FSA or HSA credit cards.” On the “Please Enter the Payment Amount Below:” you will need to enter the total sum payment amount for all attendee(s) you are paying for.  Please enter the complete dollar amount, for example: 25.00, 50,00, 75.00, etc.  On the “Credit Care Information “ screen enter the prompted detailsOn the “Credit Billing Address” screen enter the prompted detailsSubmit your payment.  You will receive a confirmation of payment via email. 
Registration Deadline for In Person AttendeesYour registration and payment must be received prior to the deadline of April 7, 2026. If you register and your payment is not received and confirmed, your registration will be cancelled.
Registration Deadline for Virtual AttendeesYour registration and payment must be received prior to the deadline of April 12, 2026. If you register and your payment is not received and confirmed, your registration will be cancelled.
Registration Fee WaiverWe understand that some may be facing financial hardship and we do not want a financial burden to discourage attendance. Our goal is to host a conference that is accessible to all and free of barriers, including financial barriers. If you need assistance with the registration fee, please reach out to Sandy Zalmout
Help Us Make Beautiful Minds Even Brighter!!!As we reflect on the transformative impact of the Beautiful Minds Conference and the Neurodiversity Project, we know none of this would be possible without the unwavering backing of university departments and generous sponsors. We are grateful to be part of a community that believes in our mission and helps us build a neuro-inclusive, neuro-affirming culture and environment. Your support is absolutely vital! Contributions ensure that the Beautiful Minds Conference remains free or low cost, open and barrier free for all attendees. That means more voices elevated, more minds celebrated, and greater opportunity for connection, learning and belonging. Join us in transforming lives, advancing mental health and well-being, and sustaining events that build community.
Ready to help?Donate today and be part of a movement that is opening doors and minds to a brighter future for neurodivergent students, staff, educators and allies. Donate Here or contact Sandy Zalmout at Neurodiversity.Project@umich.edu.
Thank you for making Beautiful Minds possible for everyone!!!