“What Different Can Do,” Interview with Camp Southern Ground
In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, two Neurodiversity Connections members discussed the importance of inclusion with Scott Hicok, Camp Director, at Camp Southern Ground, a residential camp for children that celebrates diversity in all forms. Take a look at our conversations below:
Disability Pride Week
Next week is Disability Pride Week! Check out these great events hosted by the Duke Disability Alliance.
Email dukedisabilityalliance@duke.edu with questions.
2021 Autism Acceptance Month Speaker
The Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development will be hosting Morénike Giwa Onaiwu, a global self-advocate, educator, and parent on the autism spectrum in April 2021 for Autism Acceptance Month.
Learn more about this event and register here.
Neurodiversity in the Workplace Panel
Join Duke Neurodiversity Connections and the Duke Career Center for a panel event focused on neurodiversity in the workplace. Our panelists will provide perspectives on navigating job interviews, their transition to the workforce and more. We enthusiastically welcome members of the Duke community who identify as neurodiverse as well as those who wish to learn!
Date: Monday, November 2, 2020
Time: 3pm-4pm EST
Register here by Thursday, October 29th to receive the Zoom link for this event.
Duke University encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. Anyone who anticipates the need for accommodations or has questions about access may contact Rachel Coleman (rachel.coleman@duke.edu) in advance of this event.
For more information or questions, please contact Rachel Coleman (rachel.coleman@duke.edu) at the Duke University Career Center.
Academic Resource Center: Summer Services
The ARC is open and ready to support learning needs for online coursework. Check out this video, which describes their services.
Film Screening: Autism Goes to College
Neurodiversity Connections is excited to present a free screening of the documentary Autism Goes to College on Monday February, 3, 2020 from 7-9 pm at Griffith Theatre, Bryan Center.
The film goes inside college classrooms and dorms as five students on the autism spectrum and their college support teams (parents, providers and faculty members) share their stories and candid insights about their experiences. Hear their stories of dreams, fears, failures and successes
A live Q&A panel will follow the screening.
Food will be provided.
Duke students, faculty and staff are invited!
Students Moving Forward: Connecting North Carolina’s Workforce
We are excited to learn about the SMF Summit at NC State University, a statewide summit connecting North Carolina’s employers with college students and recent graduates who are on the autism spectrum throughout North Carolina.
Saturday October 26
11 AM – 2:30 PM
Talley Student Union
NC State University.
More information found here: SMF-Summit
The Clubhouse
The Clubhouse is a low-energy, low commitment space for Duke students who want to hang out and meet people, but are happier in smaller groups. Events are sensory-friendly and low-pressure, and entirely optional – stay as long as you’re comfortable. This is not a therapeutic group and no diagnosis is needed – it is a space to meet and hang out with other cool people with similar interests.
Events are held monthly.
More information found here. Please contact kimberly.blackshear@duke.edu for details.
Autism in Love film screening
We are thrilled to announce a free screening of the film Autism in Love, open to Duke students, faculty and staff. Please join us!
What is Neurodiversity?
Neurodiversity Connections is a working group, founded in 2017, composed of students, staff, faculty, and administrators who share a common goal to support Neurodiverse students during their Duke experience. We aim to increase awareness and promote inclusion of neurodiversity in all campus spaces. We provide training, and host events focused on topics of interest to our community. We also support Duke students who join The Clubhouse, a group for students to connect with each other and be themselves in a low pressure, sensory friendly environment.
Please browse this website for resources and upcoming events focused on promoting neurodiversity.
Defining Neurodiversity
Neurodiversity is an inclusive term that emphasizes the abilities of people with “brain differences” that are distinct from what is considered “typical.” As a social justice movement, neurodiversity aims to recognize the strengths and unique challenges of those with autism, ADHD and other neurological differences.
We view neurodiversity as an asset to Duke University’s campus culture and academic mission.
