Autism and Neurodivergence Celebration Month: Neuro Space

Neuro Space (formerly Neurodivergent Community Space) is a group for neurodivergent students to find support and community. We meet every other week on Thursdays from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM in the Disability Outreach Center (Wilson Library 165). This affinity group is facilitated by Disability Outreach Center student staff.

Theme for April 3: Resources for Neurodivergent Students On-Campus

Autism and Neurodivergence Celebration Month 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 WWU. This year’s theme for the inaugural Autism and Neurodivergence Celebration Month is "Doing It Our Way!" Throughout the month, the  Disability Access Center and Disability Outreach Center,  in collaboration with our partners the Institute for Critical Disability Studies and the Counseling and Wellness Center, will have a variety of events and programs for students, faculty, and staff. Visit the Autism and Neurodivergence Celebration Month website for more information and to learn about the events occurring throughout the month. 

Accessibility:
AA/EO. Accessibility Statement: This event is 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.

The Disability Outreach Center (DOC) is on the ground floor of  Wilson Library. Wilson Library is an ADA accessible building. The accessible entrance to the DOC is through the external door west of the skybridge that connects Wilson Library and Haggard Hall. There is signage for the Disability Access Center, the Disability Outreach Center, and lecture hall WL 164. This building has an accessible and all-gender restroom around the corner from the DOC in WL 165A. Additional all-gender bathrooms are in WL 182 (ADA accessible), WL 668, and WL 669. The accessible all-gender restroom in WL 165A has free menstrual products. Wilson Library has a changing room on the 1st Floor in WL-182C (Women's restroom) and a lactation room on the 3rd Floor in WL-367B (women's restroom). Please refer to the Campus Map for information about the nearest accessible doors, elevators, walkways, routes, and parking spots.

Masks are strongly encouraged and will be available upon request. Help protect our community by wearing a mask. 

The DOC has an air purifier that has four-stage hospital-type filtration with a true HEPA filter.

Please refrain from wearing scented products such as perfume, cologne, and fragrant personal care products while attending this event as they can trigger serious health issues for those with fragrance allergies and/or chemical sensitivities. We appreciate your cooperation in making this area accessible! For more information, visit the Accessible Spaces: A Fragrance-Free Toolkit. 

Image Description: 
Promotional poster for inaugural Autism and Neurodivergence Celebration Month. Graphic has a white background with a gold border. The text reads, "Inaugural Autism and Neurodivergence Celebration Month," "April 2025," and "Theme: Doing It Our Way." At the bottom right corner are the Centers for Student Access, Community, and Intercultural Engagement logo, Disability Outreach Center logo, Institute for Critical Disability Studies logo, and Counseling and Wellness Center logo.