Disability Affinity Centered Programs
These spaces center certain populations. And, like all Western Washington University and Disability Outreach Center events, all are welcome. Everyone is asked to come open-minded and attentive to the purpose of the space. If you are interested in starting another Affinity Centered Space, please email disability.outreach@wwu.edu.
You are welcome to bring a friend, come and go as needed, whatever you wish!
Spring 2025 Dates
| Affinity Program | Meeting Frequency | Dates | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spoons and Knives | Weekly on Tuesdays | 4/1/2025 4/8/2025 4/15/2025 4/22/2025 4/29/2025 5/6/2025 5/20/2025 5/27/2025 6/3/2025 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Disability Outreach Center (Wilson Library 165) |
| Neuro Space | Every other week on Thursdays | 4/3/2025 4/17/2025 5/1/2025 5/15/2025 5/29/2025 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Disability Outreach Center (Wilson Library 165) |
Neuro Space
Neuro Space (formerly Neurodivergent Community Space) is a group for neurodivergent students 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).
Spoons and Knives
Spoons and Knives is a group for students with chronic pain, chronic fatigue, and chronic illness to find support and community. We meet weekly on Tuesdays from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM in the Disability Outreach Center (Wilson Library 165).
Neurodiversity Inclusion Collaborative
The Neurodiversity Inclusion Collaborative is a working group made up of students, staff, and faculty from across the University who advocate in identifying the needs for change on-campus and strive to bring awareness, acceptance, and community building for an inclusive and accessible campus for neurodivergent people.
We meet on the first Tuesday of each month on Microsoft Teams.
Get involved! Email neurodiversity.inclusion@wwu2.onmicrosoft.com for more information and to get connected.
New Affinity Programs
We are always exploring new affinity spaces supporting people within the disability community. New affinity groups in progress include groups centering disabled BIPOC community members; disabled older students, graduate students, and non-traditional students; and fat and plus-sized LGBTQIA+ community members. We are always open to suggestions! Please email disability.outreach@wwu.edu if you would like to see another affinity program.
Find affinity groups at LGBTQ+ Western, LGBTQ+ clubs, and clubs at the Ethnic Student Center below: