Autism and Neurodivergence Celebration Month: Fidget Making Workshop & Lunch

To wrap up the celebration of April as Autism and Neurodivergence Celebration Month, join us for a Fidget Making Workshop & Lunch! This event will be in the Ershig Assistive Technology Resource Center (Miller Hall 001) on Tuesday, April 29 from 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM with food provided. We will learn how to make our own fidgets and get to know the Ershig Assistive Technology Resource Center. Bring your friends! 

This event is co-sponsored by the Institute for Critical Disability Studies and Ershig Assistive Technology Center.

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 Ershig Assistive Technology Resource Center (EATRC) is located in Miller Hall 001 on the bottom floor. To access the elevator down to the EATRC, enter through the door of Miller Market. Take the elevator to the lowest level and the EATRC is just across the hall. Miller Hall is an ADA accessible building. Button activated entrances are located on the southeast, northwest and east sides of the building. Two elevators provide access to all floors and split levels. This building has accessible all-gender restrooms in MH 413. 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. 

There will be an air purifier that has four-stage hospital-type filtration with a true HEPA filter in the EATRC.

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.