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"Supporting Neurodiversity Across SUNY: Practical Strategies for Our Campus Communities" is now available as part of Chancellor John B. King Jr.’s 2025 State of the University Policy Agenda. Developed by Universal Design for Learning at SUNY, with support from CAARES: Center for Autism Advocacy and the SUNY Center for Professional Development, this systemwide training will guide faculty, staff, and student leaders in how to strengthen support for students with disabilities, with a particular focus on neurodiversity. This fully self-paced online training provides practical guidance for SUNY employees and students who interact with and support students in academic, residential, and campus life settings.

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Kickoff Event: “Supporting Neurodiversity Across SUNY: A Systemwide Training Kickoff Event”

Join us online on April 30 to celebrate the launch of this new training:

Location: Online Synchronous Zoom Event 

Date: Thursday, April 30

Time: 9:00 a.m. to noon

This event will feature:

• A keynote talk from Dave Thompson, visiting scholar and program manager at the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation, Vanderbilt University; neuroinclusive workplace strategist, speaker, and author.
• A panel discussion featuring experts in neurodiversity and student success in higher education.
• An introduction to the new training: "Supporting Neurodiversity Across SUNY: Practical Strategies for Our Campus Communities." 

Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how campuses can strengthen support for neurodivergent students across SUNY.

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