Social Justice
Why is there a need for neurodivergent inclusive educational reform?
The Reality ...
Underaddressed academic disparties between ND and NT students reinforce the maintanence of a NT status quo.
Neurodivergent Student Support Club (NDSS)
Neurodivergent Student Support is a club created by and for neurodivergent (ND) students at EvCC, as well as for our neurotypical (NT) allies who want to support us and learn more about neurodiversity. We have educational meetings for ND and NT members, as well as ND only meetings to provide a safe space to learn and socialize with other ND folks.
The NDSS club hosted two events to further the discussion around neurodiversity and the neurodivergent experience.
The first event was called Neurodiversity 101. In this event, EvCC students, staff, and faculty were invited to learn from a panel of neurodivergent students, employees, community members, and experts. Discussion topics will include: neurodiversity, realities of being neurodivergent, intersections of identities, education, employment, parenthood, and more.
The second event was called Neurodiversity and Educational Trauma: A Path to Healing. In this event, students, faculty, and staff were invited to listen and discuss "Neurodiversity & Educational Trauma" with neurodiversity advocates and neurodivergent individuals. Facilitated by Austin Au, Dr. Diane Brown, Jordan Cantu, and Kasey Jones, this student and faculty conversation aimed to give tips and tools to assist in the prevention of educational trauma and engage participants towards pathways of healing and creating safe and positive experiences at Everett Community College.