The Centers Community Lunches - Autism and Neurodivergence Celebration Month

Join us for a screening of Change, Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act, arts and crafts including button making, and free lunch!

Autism and Neurodivergence Celebration Month

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 is "Doing It Our Way!" Throughout the month, the DAC and DOC,  in collaboration with our partners the Institute for Critical Disability Studies and Counseling and Wellness Center and co-hosts Centers for Student Access, Community, and Intercultural Engagement, Merriman Financial Literacy Program, and Ershig Assistive Technology Resource Center, will have a variety of events and programs for students, faculty, staff, and community members including a Flag Raising and Reception, Supporting Neurodivergent Students in the Classroom faculty workshop, Neurodivergency and Budgeting Workshop, and Fidget Making Workshop.

The Centers Community Lunches

Join the Office of Multicultural Student Services, LGBTQ+ Western, and the Disability Access Center every Wednesday at noon in the Multicultural Center on the 7th floor of the Viking Union. MCC lunches are focused on student development and community-building. All are welcome for food, conversation, and learning in community!

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.

VU 735 is in the Viking Union. Viking Union is an ADA accessible building. Button activated entrances are located on the southeast side and northwest side of the building near Garden Street. Elevators provide access to all levels. VU 735 typically has standard height chairs with fixed arm rests. ADA accessible and all-gender bathrooms are located on the 3rd floor (VU 714 are all-gender and ADA accessible and VU 351 and 353 are all-gender) and the 7th floor (VU 714 and 717 are ADA accessible and all-gender and VU 715 and 716 are all-gender). There is a quiet Meditation Room on the 7th floor of the VU. Please refer to the Campus Map and select the ‘Accessibility’ filter for information about the nearest accessible doors, elevators, walkways, routes, and parking spots. Seating information is accurate to the best of our ability but subject to change.

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 VU 735.

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.