Lindsay Arthurs

Lindsay Arthurs is a recent graduate of Public Health Sciences from the University of Vermont. She is also a self-advocate and speaker who has been diagnosed with autism, learning disabilities, and chronic illness. Lindsay is passionate about sports and competes nationally in track and field for Special Olympics, earning two silver medals. She recently was the 2nd-place finisher in Half Ironman Michigan para division. Lindsay works in the field of adaptive sports as a volunteer instructor and athlete.

During her college years, Lindsay was part of an inclusive college program for students with disabilities and this was the first time that she experienced a strong sense of community with others like her. She hopes to find something similar post-college. Lindsay loves spending time with family and friends, skiing, hiking, going to the beach, and taking photos. She also loves animals and has a highly trained service dog named River. Lindsay advocates for increased opportunities for neurodiverse people to live and work together and is excited to contribute to the conference.