About Different & Able
Different & Able is a warm, real-life community built on showing up for each other: real outings, honest conversations, and friendships that last a lifetime.
Team & board
We’re the people planning your outings, answering your questions, and showing up right alongside you.
Alexandra Nicklas
President & Founder
Sylvia Hemingway
Vice President & Secretary
Brent Nicklas
Board Member
Rose Lynn Sherr, PhD
Board Member
Valentine Reed-Johnson, RD
Board Member
Ashley Hannon
Director of Operations
Ilana Grunwald, PhD
Consultant
India Lott
Content CreatorA community built from a real gap.
Different & Able started with Alexandra Nicklas, who kept noticing how much of the world isn’t planned around people with neurological differences. Not out of unkindness, usually just because nobody thought to ask. So she started asking. That’s still what this is: real outings, honest answers, and a community that shows up in person, not just online.
Alexandra “Ali” Nicklas, Founder
Adults with neurological differences, and the people who advocate for them.
If you have a neurological difference, or you love someone who does, we are here for you. Be a part of our community where we share resources, build connections, and show up for each other.
Be a part of our community. You belong here.
Want to partner with us?
Have an idea for an event or a social media collab? Organizations, support groups, and individuals are all welcome to reach out.