Stories that made us
Follow our ongoing story of how we're paving the way for a more inclusive future and touching people's lives!
Our stories
Learn from neurodiverse employees what working at SAP means to their career journey.
For a journey through time
Over 10 years of neuroinclusion at SAP.
Our journey started in Bangalore, India, where V.R. Ferose, Managing Director of SAP Labs India at the time, worked with a dedicated team of volunteers to educate students who are neurodiverse. The results revealed that the students’ tremendous potential could be unlocked in a supportive environment.
This experience led the team to envision what a future of meaningful employment could look like for these students, which formed the concept for the Neuroinclusion at SAP initiative.
Neuroinclusion at SAP aims to create significant employment opportunities for neurodiverse individuals and—with unwavering support from global management—has continued to evolve and grow. Delve into the inspiring stories that have shaped our incredible program.
Calming spaces
Neuroinclusive design.
The way SAP engages with customers has been influenced by Neuroinclusion at SAP. In pursuit of creating an inclusive workspace, we designed a Sensory Relaxation Room at the SAP Prague office to cater to the diverse needs of employees in an open office setting.
Our neurodiverse Czech colleagues played a crucial role in selecting features during the design process, ensuring everyone benefits from this unique space.
Inspired by the sensory-friendly office space, the Tranquility Lounge provided a calm retreat for SAP’s customers and conference attendees to refresh their minds amidst a bustling event. Embracing neurodivergent inclusion principles, the lounge experience offered plush seating, greenery, and calming elements.
Webcasts and videos
Explore our latest videos and webcast replays focusing on neuroinclusion.
Neuroinclusion at SAP
At SAP, we recognize the power of diverse thinking. Neuroinclusion at SAP is dedicated to fostering an environment where neurodivergent colleagues can thrive by ensuring they feel supported, understood, and valued for their unique strengths. Through awareness programs, tailored workplace accommodations, and inclusive hiring initiatives, we strive to create a culture where all employees, regardless of how they think or process information, can contribute their best work and grow in meaningful ways.
Neuroinclusion and the Path to Inclusive Technology
Artificial intelligence (AI) brings to mind many questions and possibilities. We will explore this exciting topic from the broader lens of neurodiversity. SAP AI experts explore inclusive AI development and how the neurodivergent community can contribute to the future of AI and incorporate it into their professional and even personal lives.
Life on the spectrum
Did you know that over 90% of adults on the autism spectrum are unemployed or underemployed? Cayo Betancourt, a senior project consultant, defies this statistic. Listen to Cayo’s powerful story about his life on the spectrum and why his job at SAP is the first one where he’s felt comfortable discussing his diagnosis.
July 2023
Hear from the winner of the Autism Inclusion Company of the Year award, Danielle Biddick and Michele Matthai of Dell Technologies and Jill Houghton of DisabilityIN as they discuss strategies to advance neurodiversity hiring that can be implemented by any individual or company.