Releases
Releases
Section titled “Releases”What is a release?
Section titled “What is a release?”A release is a versioned, stable snapshot of the NEI framework used for formal evaluation. A release manifest references:
- Exactly one standard taxonomy version (
NDT-<semver>) - A specific list of standard indicator versions (
NDI-xxxxxx-vN)
Draft or candidate indicators must not appear in a Standard release. This ensures that any evaluation conducted against a release is reproducible — the criteria are pinned and immutable.
Release identifier format
Section titled “Release identifier format”| Type | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | NDR-<semver> | NDR-1.0.0 |
| Candidate | NDR-<semver>C-NDP-<seed> | NDR-0.1.0C-NDP-seed |
Current releases
Section titled “Current releases”NDR-1.1.0 — Standard
Section titled “NDR-1.1.0 — Standard”Released: 2026-03-20 Taxonomy: NDT-1.0.0 Status: Standard — suitable for formal evaluation
March 2026 indicator review. Six candidate indicators promoted to Standard status following community review and evidence assessment. All 26 active indicators were reviewed; titles, descriptions, and evidence criteria were refined for clarity and neurodivergent-specific grounding. Eleven redundant candidate indicators were retired. The framework now includes 13 Standard indicators across the six active taxonomy domains.
Indicators included:
| ID | Title |
|---|---|
| NDI-2cdbgj-v1 | Administrative complexity is borne by specialist functions, not front-line employees |
| NDI-hgbbzn-v1 | Performance evaluation systems assess outputs, not style or behavioural conformance |
| NDI-nl3yam-v1 | Role responsibilities and boundaries are clearly and explicitly defined |
| NDI-ztoto2-v1 | Workplace noise and sensory conditions are actively managed |
| NDI-eohpdo-v1 | Manager transitions are treated as significant environmental changes |
| NDI-rfdub6-v1 | Support and accommodations are accessible without requiring neurodivergent disclosure |
| NDI-fkbdsm-v1 | Investigations and disciplinary processes demonstrate procedural fairness |
| NDI-fumd3q-v1 | Performance evaluations are structured, evidence-based, and provide actionable feedback |
| NDI-iuc2r5-v1 | Defined work intake pathways exist and are consistently respected |
| NDI-mmp2kt-v1 | Material changes are communicated with advance notice and planning rhythms are stable |
| NDI-ow2t74-v1 | Priorities are set through a defined process and communicated explicitly to employees |
| NDI-su335j-v1 | Decision authority is explicit where formal power and informal influence diverge |
| NDI-w2b3yw-v1 | A consistent primary workspace is available to employees who need one |
NDR-1.0.0 — Standard
Section titled “NDR-1.0.0 — Standard”Released: 2026-03-04 Taxonomy: NDT-1.0.0 Status: Standard — suitable for formal evaluation
Initial release of the NEI framework. Establishes the core taxonomy with six domains and seven standard indicators covering administrative accessibility, performance evaluation, organizational clarity, sensory environment, support infrastructure, and governance.
Indicators included:
| ID | Title |
|---|---|
| NDI-2cdbgj-v1 | Administrative processes are simplified and accessible |
| NDI-hgbbzn-v1 | Performance evaluation is based on output rather than style |
| NDI-nl3yam-v1 | Roles and responsibilities are clearly and explicitly defined |
| NDI-ztoto2-v1 | Workplace noise is actively managed and minimized |
| NDI-eohpdo-v1 | Manager transitions are treated as significant environmental changes |
| NDI-rfdub6-v1 | Coaching and support are available without requiring neurodivergent disclosure |
| NDI-fkbdsm-v1 | Investigations and disciplinary processes demonstrate procedural fairness |
NDR-0.1.0C-NDP-seed — Candidate
Section titled “NDR-0.1.0C-NDP-seed — Candidate”Released: 2026-03-04 Taxonomy: NDT-0.1.0C-NDP-seed Status: Candidate — open for community feedback, not for formal evaluation
Seed candidate release. Originally introduced 30 indicators across 15 domains. Following the March 2026 review, 6 indicators were promoted to Standard (now in NDR-1.1.0) and 11 redundant indicators were retired. 13 candidate indicators remain active for community review.
See the Contribute page to provide feedback on candidate indicators.
Release policy
Section titled “Release policy”A Standard release requires:
- At least 14 days of community review at Candidate stage
- Approval from at least two maintainers
- All referenced indicators at Standard status
- All referenced taxonomy at Standard status
Releases are never modified after publication. New evaluations use the latest release; historical evaluations remain valid against the release they used.