50 Million Voices

We’re looking forward to an open and engaging conversation!

We have a small number of extra places available, so if you'd like to join, please email events@50millionvoices.org.

#NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek

The session will:

•Highlight how stuttering is a neurodivergent condition and why that matters
•Explore the workplace impact of the intersectionality of stuttering with other neurodivergent conditions
•Explore how including stuttering in neurodiversity strategies can benefit employers and employees

🟢 Anita McKiernan, Irish, based in London - Anita is an ally and Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist and Coach. Many of her clients also have additional conditions, such as ADD/ADHD and Autism. Anita is a visiting lecturer and clinical tutor at City St George’s, University of London.

🟢 Willemijn Bolks, Netherlands - Willemijn is a PWS and a freelance artist (@juststutter on Instagram). Through her art projects, she aims to support other people who stutter and share her experience in building better mental health.

The session will be chaired by our Founder and Chair, Iain Wilkie, a person who stutters (PWS), who will be joined by a superb panel:

🟢 Alex Harrison, UK - a PWS and IT Major Incident Manager working in the UK Civil Service and former trustee of STAMMA (British Stammering Association) .

Pink promotional poster for a virtual event titled “Stuttering and neurodiversity” taking place from 5–6pm on 18 March. The session is chaired by Iain Wilkie, Founder and Chair of 50 Million Voices and a person who stutters. Panellists include Anita McKiernan, Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist and visiting lecturer at City St George’s, University of London; Willemijn Bolks, an artist from the Netherlands who stutters; and Alex Harrison, an IT Major Incident Manager in the UK Civil Service and a person who stutters. The poster includes circular headshots of each speaker and the 50 Million Voices logo in the bottom right.

We’re so excited for our 10th Global Practice Interview Event, kicking off on Monday 16 March! 🎉

As part of the week, we’re hosting a special virtual session on stuttering and neurodiversity on Wednesday 18 March, 5-6pm (UK time) to celebrate Neurodiversity Celebration Week.

If it’s not there, please get in touch with Shilpa at events@50millionvoices.org and we’ll make sure you have everything you need.

We’re looking forward to a brilliant event in March!

Bright pink promotional poster for the “10th Global Practice Interview Event for people who stutter” by 50 Million Voices. The poster includes the infinity neurodiversity symbol and the 50 Million Voices logo. Text reads: “Includes session on ‘Stuttering and Neurodiversity’ for Neurodiversity Celebration Week”, “16–23 March 2026”, “Virtual event”, and “Applications closed”. Contact details shown: info@50millionvoices.org and www.50millionvoices.org with social media icons. On the right is a photo of a smiling man holding a laptop in a modern office setting with shelves in the background.

Thank you to everyone who applied for our 10th Global Practice Interview Event!

Our Global Coordinator, Shilpa Sagwal, has now been in touch with all applicants - both successful and unsuccessful.

If you haven’t received an email, please check your junk or spam folder first.

Applications close at midnight tonght (UK time)!

So far we've received applications from 16 countries. We have a few spaces left for some interviewees and interviewers.

Apply here: www.50millionvoices.org/practice-int...

If you’ve been meaning to apply - now’s the time!

⏰ Applications close 23 February

Find out more and apply: www.50millionvoices.org/practice-int...

“As someone who has been struggling with my speech for the past few months, 50 Million Voices is the single most powerful tool I've found to improve my interviewing skills." - Interviewee

Check out the feedback we received from our last Global Practice Interview Event in October 2025:

"I learned a lot from my interviewee as well as the education sessions and would highly recommend them to anyone." - Interviewer

Bright pink promotional graphic for the 10th Global Practice Interview Event for people who stutter. Text reads: “10th Global Practice Interview Event for people who stutter. Includes session on ‘Stuttering and Neurodiversity’ for Neurodiversity Celebration Week. 16–23 March 2026. Virtual event. Applications close 23 Feb.” The 50 Million Voices logo appears at the top. On the right, there is a photo of a smiling man holding a laptop in an office setting. Contact details and website information are shown at the bottom, along with social media icons.

Just under 1 week to go until applications close for our 10th Global Practice Interview Event!

Taking place 16-23 March (online), our event brings together people who stutter and interviewers for structured practice interviews, feedback, and learning sessions on stuttering and neurodiversity.

For interviewers, it’s also a chance to reflect on communication norms, challenge assumptions around fluency, and learn how to create fairer interview experiences.

📅 Online | 16-23 March
⏰ Applications close 23 February

Apply here: www.50millionvoices.org/practice-int...

Alongside our core educational session, and 1:1 or panel practice interviews, participants can participate in an optional learning session on stuttering and neurodiversity, all running during Neurodiversity Celebration Week.

Promo poster for the 10th Global Practice Interview Event for people who stutter, hosted by 50 Million Voices. The poster states that applications are now open for a virtual event taking place 16–23 March 2026. It states applications close 23 February. It highlights that the event includes a session on “Stuttering and Neurodiversity” as part of Neurodiversity Celebration Week. The design features the 50 Million Voices logo, a neurodiversity infinity symbol, and a photo of a smiling young adult holding a laptop. Contact details and the 50 Million Voices website and social media handles are shown at the bottom.

Our 10th Global Practice Interview Event isn’t just about interview practice, it’s also about learning about how stuttering aligns with other neurodiverse conditions.

The event is free for people who stutter, with a modest sliding scale for allies.

Apply here: www.50millionvoices.org/practice-int...

What’s involved?

🟢 Take part as an interviewee or interviewer who stutters or, for allies who don't stutter, as an interviewer

🟢 Gain practical experience and insight in a supportive, structured setting

🟢 Attend a topical session on stuttering and neurodiversity on Wednesday 18 March.

Promotional poster for the 10th Global Practice Interview Event for people who stutter, hosted by 50 Million Voices. The poster states that applications are now open for a virtual event taking place 16–23 March 2026. It highlights that the event includes a session on “Stuttering and Neurodiversity” as part of Neurodiversity Celebration Week. The design features the 50 Million Voices logo, a neurodiversity infinity symbol, and a photo of a smiling young adult holding a laptop. Contact details and the 50 Million Voices website and social media handles are shown at the bottom.

Applications are now open for our 10th Global Practice Interview Event (we still can’t quite believe that!).

Taking place 16-23 March 2026, this online event brings together people who stutter, employees, and allies to practise interviews, share experiences, and build confidence.

If you’re interested in taking part, volunteering, or fundraising, take a look: preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webvi...

Happy new year, all! Our Jan 2026 newsletter was sent out today.

We’re sharing highlights from 2025 and what’s coming up in 2026, including dates for our 10th Practice Interview Event and the launch of our new LinkedIn Community Group.

Big thanks to our Global Co-ordinator, Shilpa Sagwal, for putting this video together.

Huge thanks to all the people who stutter and allies who took part, and to our employers and funders for your continued support.

Wishing you a lovely holiday period - we can’t wait to see what 2026 brings. Merry Christmas and happy holidays!

A look back at some of our highlights from this year 🎉

From our summer strategy day - where the team met in person for the first time at EY’s London offices - to hosting our 8th and 9th Global Practice Interview Events. The feedback was incredible.

A more inclusive society benefits everyone, and when every voice is heard, workplaces thrive too.

#PositivelyPurple #PurpleLightUp #IDPD2025 #IDPwD #IDPwD2025 #IDPD

At 50 Million Voices, we know authentic inclusion isn’t just a principle - it’s progress in action. When employers respect communication differences and listen without bias, millions more people who stutter can thrive!

Today on International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we celebrate this year’s theme: “Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress.”

Congratulations Sam Simpson @redefinestammer.bsky.social on your very well-deserved award from @citylit.bsky.social for all you've done - and continue to do - in helping people who #stamner to thrive!

It's a pleasure and a privilege to be alongside such great colleagues. Being a trustee is so rewarding when there is mutual trust and the opportunity to challenge and support, learn and celebrate together! #TrusteesWeek #Trust #Leadership

Your passion and support helps us build a world of work where people who stutter are listened to, valued and always included.

#TrusteesWeek #Leadership