Adelphi Celebrates Autism Acceptance Month
Garden City, NY (04/04/2022) — In recognition of Autism Acceptance Month,Adelphi University will offer during April events that seek to expand the understanding of autism, neurodiversity and the importance of inclusion around the world.
Presented by Adelphi's award-winning Bridges to Adelphi Program, educational panel discussions will be led by neurodivergent students and faculty. In addition, there will be fundraisers, mural painting and a talent show to honor and celebrate individuals on the autism spectrum.
The Bridges to Adelphi Program offers individualized comprehensive academic, social and vocational services designed to make the transition from high school to college easier for students who have autism spectrum disorder, a nonverbal learning disability, or problems with executive functioning and socialization.
Among Adelphi's Autism Acceptance Month events are:
- DEI Neurodiversity Panel -- Friday, April 8, from 12 to 1 p.m. via Zoom
- Discussion with Dr. Stephen Shore -- Thursday, April 21, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
- Yard Sale benefiting the Autistic Self Advocacy Network -- Wednesday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Women's LAX Game benefiting Bridges to Adelphi Program -- Wednesday, April 27, at 5 p.m.
- "Bridges Got Talent" Show benefiting EPIC Players -- Saturday, April 30, from 6 to 8 p.m.
For the full listing of events, visit Adelphi.edu/autism-acceptance. See more about Adelphi's Bridges program.
About Adelphi: A modern metropolitan university with a personalized approach to higher learning
Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated to transforming students' lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. Adelphi offers exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training, with particular strength in our Core Four-Arts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health and Wellness.
Recognized as a Best College by U.S. News & World Report, Adelphi is Long Island's oldest private coeducational university. It serves more than 7,500 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, New York -- just 23 miles from New York City's cultural and internship opportunities -- and at dynamic learning hubs in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, as well as online.
More than 118,000 Adelphi graduates have gained the skills to thrive professionally as active, engaged citizens, making their mark on the University, their communities and the world.
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