Wichita State University will host the second annual Neurodiversity Awareness Week:
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a series of events to take place April 22 - 25, 2019.
The events are being held to recognize and highlight National Autism Awareness Month
in April. The week’s activities have been designed to be informative and fun while
bringing more awareness around neurodiversity. All events are open to the WSU community
and general public.
Monday, April 22 DJ “Deej” Documentary on ASD 3:30 – 5 p.m. Ahlberg Hall, Room 201 Sponsored by Riverside Health Foundation
In this groundbreaking, new documentary on autism and inclusion, DJ “Deej” Savarese,
a nonspeaking young man with autism, makes his way through high school and the transition
into college, as he confronts the terrors of his past, obstacles to inclusion and
the sometimes paralyzing beauty of his own senses.
Tuesday, April 23 Opportunity Fair 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Wichita State University Bookstore
Eight community agencies who provide services for individuals with disabilities, including
those with ASD, will be available to discuss their mission and provide WSU students
with the opportunity to sign up for volunteer activities and/or apply for part/full
time work.
Wednesday, April 24 “Brown Bag” Panel Discussion 12 – 1:15 p.m. Ahlberg Hall, Room 200 Sponsored by Riverside Health Foundation
Individuals with ASD will discuss the joys and challenges of navigating university
life. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and interact with panel
participants. Bring your lunch and enjoy this insightful discussion.
Presentation by Kerry Magro 7 – 8:30 p.m. (Visit the food trucks and vendors from 5:30 – 6:45 p.m.) Wichita State University Hughes Metropolitan Complex, Lowe Auditorium Sponsored by Kansas Technical Assistance System Network Autism and Tertiary Behavior
Supports Project and Benjamin & Bettie Gibson Breeding Lectureship Fund
Kerry is an award-winning professional speaker who has written best-selling books
about his life as a person with Autism.
Thursday, April 26 Human Puzzle Piece 12:30 p.m. Rhatigan Student Center Courtyard Sponsored by Wichita State University Division of Student Affairs
Members of the WSU community and greater Wichita area are encouraged to gather to
form a human puzzle piece. A group photo will be taken at 12:30 p.m. Pizza, drinks
and t-shirts will be free for participants. Support this event and help break the
record!
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greater public good. Wichita State is a doctoral research university enrolling nearly
15,000 students and offering 59 undergraduate degree programs in more than 150 areas
of study in seven undergraduate colleges. The Graduate School offers 45 master's and
12 doctoral degrees that offer study in more than 100 areas. Wichita State's Innovation
Campus is an interconnected community of partnership buildings, laboratories and mixed-use
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