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It's Autism and Neurodivergence Celebration Month!

Join the month-long celebration throughout April that celebrates our autistic and neurodivergent community

 is a month-long celebration throughout April that celebrates our autistic and neurodivergent community.

Autism and Neurodivergence Celebration Month combines Neurodiversity Celebration Week, originally recognized March 17 - March 23 during the winter quarter finals week, and Autism Acceptance Month, recognized throughout April, to celebrate the autistic and neurodivergent community at 草榴社区.

This year鈥檚 theme is "Doing It Our Way!"

Throughout the month, the DAC and DOC,鈥痠n collaboration with our partners the Institute for Critical Disability Studies and Counseling and Wellness Center and co-hosts Centers for Student Access, Community, and Intercultural Engagement, Merriman Financial Literacy Program, and Ershig Assistive Technology Resource Center, will have a variety of events and programs for students, faculty, staff, and community members including a Flag Raising and Reception, Supporting Neurodivergent Students in the Classroom faculty workshop, Neurodivergency and Budgeting Workshop, and Fidget Making Workshop.
 

Check out the  page to check out events and for more information.

AA/EO. Accessibility Statement: These events are intended for all participants including those with apparent or non-apparent disabilities. For disability accommodation(s) (such as ASL interpretation or TypeWell transcription), please contact disability.outreach@wwu.edu. Advanced notice is appreciated and sometimes necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.