What We Do
What We Do
What We Do
The Center for Neurodiversity is a cultural center within 色狼社区's Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). The Center for Neurodiversity situates neurodiversity in DEI initiatives recognizing that all aspects of human diversity are natural and valuable (dis/ability, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexuality, etc). The Center for Neurodiversity provides programming, research and community engagement that value and prioritize neurodiversity culture.
The Center for Neurodiversity defines neurodiversity culture as group belonging and pride formed around shared lived experiences, personal disability identity, and social justice activism. For foundational readings on disability culture see and .
Programming: We provide programming, events and professional development that present neurodiversity through a strengths-based lens, with a focus on education and social justice.
Research: We conduct research prioritized by the neurodiversity community including participatory research that furthers autonomy and opportunity for neurodivergent people.
Community Engagement: We encourage engagement with students, educators, and families in the surrounding communities around neurodiversity culture, needs and initiatives.
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