Agenda
Day 1: Thursday, April 6th (Pacific Time Zone)
UW Campus, Husky Union Building, Room 332
8:00am – 9am
Networking Breakfast
9am – 9:30am
Welcome, Introductions, and Day 1 Agenda
Scott Bellman, NNL Project Director
This session included introductions, an overview of the Institute agenda, and a welcome message from CBI organizers. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and share resources.
9:30am – 10:30am
What is Meant by Neurodiversity and What do Neurodiverse Students Want?
Ronda Jenson, Northern Arizona University, and Scott Bellman, NNL Project Director
Neurodiverse learners are a varied group with a wide range of talents. This session included an overview of characteristics of neurodiverse learners and information provided by neurodiverse students that share what they view as helpful in learning environments.
10:30am – 10:45am
Break
10:45am – 11:45am
How Can Universal Design Impact Neurodiverse Learners?
Sheryl Burgstahler, NNL PI
Universal design (UD) is the process of creating products and environments that are accessible to people with a wide range of abilities, disabilities, and other characteristics. UD wasdiscussed in terms of supporting postsecondary neurodiverse learners.
11:45am – 1:15pm
Networking Lunch and Discussion
Over lunch, on-site participants enjoyed networking opportunities as they further discuss how neurodiverse students can be supported in postsecondary learning environments.
Lunch Discussion Question
Building on information shared during morning sessions, what other strategies, opportunities, and activities could potentially support neurodiverse postsecondary students? What resources would you like to see shared more broadly with postsecondary faculty and staff? What new resources are needed?
1:15pm – 2pm
Disability Representation in the Media
Kayla Brown, DO-IT Project Coordinator
Disability representation in the media, especially representation of neurodiverse individuals, can impact the way we perceive members of our campus community. By examining examples of media representation, we can better understand how such examples impact our expectations and interactions with others.
2pm – 2:15pm
Resources that Help Support Neurodiverse Students
Scott Bellman, NNL Project Director
Learn about free resources to help postsecondary educators better serve neurodiverse students. Examples include the STEM Educators Community of Practice, the NNL website, an online Knowledge Base, common campus-based groups/services, and more.
2:15pm – 2:30pm
Break
2:30pm – 3:30pm
Interactive Panel with Postsecondary Support Services Professionals
Eric W. Trekell, NNL Project Coordinator, and Service Provider Panel
Support services professionals on campus help students implement reasonable accommodations and other supports to help ensure equal access to campus for all learners. This panel presentation explored accommodations for neurodiverse students and allowed participants an opportunity to ask questions.
3:30pm – 4:30pm
Networking and Optional Filming with UWTV
Participants continued networking, sharing information, exploring resources, and asking questions. Participants volunteered to be filmed for a DO-IT video production about supporting neurodiverse students in postsecondary environments.
4:30pm
Adjourn
Day 2: Friday, April 7th (Pacific Time Zone)
UW Campus, Husky Union Building, Room 332
8:00am – 9am
Networking Breakfast
9am – 9:30am
Welcome, Introductions, and Day 2 Agenda
Scott Bellman, NNL Project Director
This session included introductions, an overview of the Institute agenda, and a welcome message from CBI organizers. Participants had the opportunity to ask questions and share resources.
9:30am – 10:45am
Conversation with Postsecondary Neurodiverse Students
Eric W. Trekell, NNL Project Coordinator, and Student Panel
This conversation featured a number of postsecondary students who identify as neurodiverse. They shared stories, described access barriers and solutions, and answered questions from the audience.
10:45am – 11am
Break
11am – 11:45am
Assistive Technology and Neurodiverse Learners
Gaby de Jongh, University of Washington
Assistive technology has great potential to help neurodiverse students capitalize on their strengths. We reviewed this technology and presented ways to help students explore and use it.
11:45am – 12:45pm
Networking Lunch and Discussion
Over lunch, on-site participants enjoyed networking opportunities as they further discuss how neurodiverse students can be supported in postsecondary learning environments.
Lunch Discussion Question
Building on information shared during the student panel and other CBI sessions, what do you plan to do differently at your campus to better serve students? What additional training or resources would be helpful for faculty and staff on your campus?
12:45pm – 2pm
Networking and Optional Filming with UWTV
Participants continued networking, sharing information, exploring resources, and asking questions. Participants volunteered to be filmed for a DO-IT video production about supporting neurodiverse students in postsecondary environments.
2pm
Adjourn