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To stay connected to this community, visit and join us at https://www.neurodivergentdistrict.com/.
Who is the Neurodivergent District group for?
This community is for anyone in or near the Washington, D.C. metro area that is genuinely seeking new friendships based on mutual trust, respect and acceptance. Currently, the majority of our members are between the ages of 25 and 45, and while the group is predominantly male, we’ve been pleased to welcome more women and non-binary folks in recent months. Whether you have a formal neurodivergent diagnosis, feel neurodivergent without one, or simply wish to meet new people, you’ll find a place here. Join us at www.neurodivergentdistrict.com.
Meet the Organizer
Kate Woodward, a Relationship Coach and Matchmaker specializing in working with neurodivergent individuals, founded this group over a year ago after struggling to find welcoming, inclusive, and joyful spaces for her clients seeking community. She created this space to offer a supportive environment, and the group has been growing ever since. You can learn more about her work and contact her at katewhdc.com.
Group Expectations
Our group aims to foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and respected. In return, we ask members to extend acceptance and kindness, especially to new members, as we know it takes courage to join a new group. We expect everyone to show respect and tolerance, even if others may present or behave differently than expected. However, harassment, racism, and disrespectful behavior of any kind are simply not tolerated. To stay connected, we encourage members to join our WhatsApp chat (https://chat.whatsapp.com/lJ2Kee9rElw9e2l1smidOE), as Meetup’s interface can be limiting for group communication. If you’re able, please consider supporting the group financially to help cover event costs and expenses like Meetup’s organizer fees, party supplies and refreshments, and venue reservations. This helps keep events affordable and reduces the financial burden on our organizers.
"Dating" is in the group name. Do I need to be single to join?
Not at all! You don’t need to be single to join—many members are here to make friends and aren’t focused on romantic relationships. However, if you’re interested in connecting with other singles, you can join our Facebook group or be added to Kate’s free singles database, where you may be matched with one of her matchmaking clients in the future. For more details, visit our website at https://www.neurodivergentdistrict.com/ndsinglesdatabase
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모두 보기- Portrait Gallery + Courtyard Cafe MeetupSmithsonian National Portrait Gallery, Washington , DC
Date: April 27th, 11:30am
Host: Kate Woodward
Location: National Portrait Gallery."With visual arts, performing arts, and new media, the National Portrait Gallery introduces you to the people who have shaped the country—poets, presidents, actors, activists, visionaries, villains...and everyone in between. Its collection weaves together story and biography from precolonial times to the present to tell the American story. The National Portrait Gallery shares its magnificent National Historic Landmark building with the Smithsonian American Art Museum." Learn more here.
Cost: Free. Donation to keep our group going is always encouraged.
Description: Join us for a visit to the National Portrait Gallery. Plan to arrive around 11:15 and meetup at the entrance just outside before starting our walk around 11:30, when they open. Afterward, feel free to gather in the courtyard cafe.Public Transportation:
Metro station: Gallery Place/Chinatown (9th Street exit); Red, Green, or Yellow line
Nearest Accessible Metrorail Entrance:
Gallery Place/Chinatown
NE side of 7th St., NW, between F and G St.
Check Metrorail's Elevator and Escalator Service Status page for service disruptions. - Let's Talk Neurospicy Dating - Virtual Discussion참석자에게 공개되는 링크
Cost: Free. Donation Encouraged. Please contribute to our Meetup Fundraiser to help support this group, or venmo @katewoodwardcm
Description: Join us for a virtual discussion. You’ll have an encouraging and non-judgmental space to speak to a Dating Coach & Matchmaker as well as other participants about dating wins, challenges, and everything in between. This is an excellent opportunity to get questions answered or listen in to others’ experiences. If you don’t feel like being on camera or speaking, we are still happy to have you join. If you don’t feel comfortable asking a question in front of the group, feel free to email your question ahead of time to kate@neurodivergentdistrict.com in order to remain anonymous. She will provide an answer during the discussion.
Free Singles Database: Join Neurodivergent District's singles database by clicking here for the opportunity to be matched with one of our matchmaking clients in the future.
Zoom Link: Will be emailed out a few minutes before the start to all RSVPs.
- Virtual Workshop: Neurodiverse Dating참석자에게 공개되는 링크USD 350.00
Description: This is a four-week virtual workshop hosted by Kate Woodward every Monday in May (April's workshop is full and we are not accepting more sign-ups), designed to help neurodiverse individuals — especially those with autism and low support needs — navigate dating with confidence. This supportive space will cover defining what you truly want, improving communication, handling rejection, and expanding dating opportunities beyond apps. Participation is encouraged but never required. The workshop includes four group sessions, a private 1:1 session with Kate within 30 days of the final class, detailed notes, ongoing support, and matchmaking opportunities. This is a separate, paid workshop (not part of the free "Let's Talk Dating" series). Discounts are available for Neurodivergent District members.
RSVP: You don't have to RSVP here on Meetup, but you do have to register here. Text 202-930-2881 with any questions.
- Jackbox Online Gaming Social (Sundays)참석자에게 공개되는 링크
## Must RSVP on our website (www.neurodivergentdistrict.com/meetups) for Zoom link.
Date: Thursdays & Sundays beginning December 12th, from 7pm to 9pm
Host: Youssef S. (one of our members)
Cost: Free. Donations always encouraged to help keep our group running.
Description: Join us for a virtual game night. Jackbox is a fun accessible online party game with many laughs and some trivia questions. We'll be playing the following Jackbox Party Pack games through Zoom: Trivia Murder Party 2, Quiplash 3, Hilo, Tee Ko, Bracketeering, Blather Round, 1Weapons Drawn (played in no particular order). Attend by joining our Zoom meeting, typing jackbox.tv into your phone browser (safari or chrome), writing in the code to play.
Jackbox status updates & community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GTD0mRTJ4O3LR5PAhjGHrA
