Autism and Neurodiversity Celebration Week

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Longhorn TIES is proud to celebrate our neurodivergent students, faculty, and staff at The University of Texas at Austin. Join us as we collaborate with various campus partners to host a week full of social events, giveaways, community-building activities, and more to celebrate neurodivergent Longhorns.

See the full list of events with RSVP information below, and connect with @UTAustinNSS on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) as we highlight neurodivergent Longhorns throughout the week!

Contact longhornties@austin.utexas.edu with any event or registration questions.

 

2024 Events

Autism and Neurodiversity Celebration Week: Tabling Kick Off

Monday, April 15

Time: 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.

Location: Speedway Plaza

Join Longhorn TIES Neurodiversity Support to kick off Autism and Neurodiversity Celebration Week with fidgets, giveaways, and more!

Neurodiversity Showcase

Tuesday, April 16

Time: 3-4:30 p.m.

Location: FAC Patio

Stop by the Neurodiversity Showcase to view selected artistic creations from students in response to the prompt "What does neurodiversity mean to you?" Stop by for snacks, creativity, and neurodivergent community. This event is co-sponsored by Longhorn TIES Neurodiversity Support and the Disability Cultural Center.

Submit your creation by April 1, 2024

Texas Workforce Solutions Vocational Rehabilitation Services Informational and Office Hours

Wednesday, April 17

Time: 12-1 p.m.

Location: DCCE Commons (SSB 3.200K) | Zoom

Join this hybrid informational workshop to learn about services available through Texas Workforce Solutions – Vocational Rehabilitation Services, a program that helps people with disabilities address disability-related needs to prepare for, find, maintain and advance in employment. After the info session, you can meet 1:1 with VR Counselor Jenny Larson for more specific information and to apply. This event is co-sponsored by Longhorn TIES Neurodiversity Support and the Disability Cultural Center.

RSVP requested

#NDatUT SHARE Circle

Wednesday, April 17

Time: 6-7 p.m.

Location: SSB G1.104

Join Longhorn TIES and Longhorn SHARE for a #NDatUT SHARE Circle. Join this peer led gathering as we build community and discuss relationship and dating in a neurotypical world

RSVP recommended by not required

Neurodiversity Faculty and Staff Appreciation Luncheon

Thursday, April 18

Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: Union Quadrangle

Join Longhorn TIES for a come-and-go luncheon celebrating neurodivergent faculty and staff on campus. This event will feature community- building, food, drinks, premium fidget giveaways, and more!

RSVP Recommended

Neurodiversity Mixer

Thursday, April 18

Time: 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Location: Union Quadrangle

Join us for the capstone celebration to Autism and Neurodiversity Celebration Week! This come-and-go social event will feature food, games, fidgets, neurodiversity giveaways, and more! Neurodivergent students, faculty, staff, and allies are welcome. This event is brought to you in collaboration with Living the Longhorn Life

#NDatUT + mindful UT

Friday, April 19

Time: 12:30-2 p.m.

Location: Roland and Jane Blumberg Amphitheatre

Join Longhorn TIES and Mindful UT for some sensory-friendly outdoor mindfulness activities. There will be giveaways, beautiful scenery, and more!

RSVP recommended but not required

We encourage you to learn about ways to support neurodivergent Longhorns year-round. For resources, please visit the Longhorn TIES resource page.