Allies Supporting Autism Spectrum Diversity

12/07/2023

Thank you to the staff of Bridgevalley Community and Technical College for inviting Director, Bianca Bragg, to train those in attendance as Allies Supporting Autism Diversity today!

09/28/2023

Here is the post where you will find the WV ATC’s College Program for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder’s , office photo to “like” or “love” (like I did)! Our team of support specialists, graduate assistants, and even students helped to put this together and had such a blast while doing so💚 A special thanks to Miss Natasha Vance and Jess Jenkins for dreaming up this homecoming office decor! We are… Rainbow Road Rockstars 🤘🏼

08/07/2023

This morning, College Program team members, Natasha Vance, Ashley C**n, Jessica Jenkins and Nate Hensley trained a room full of new Residence Hall Allies! 💚

11/11/2022

Thank you to the staff of Marshall’s Campus Christian Center for reaching out & dedicating your Friday afternoon to learning how to be an Ally to MU students with ASD & brainstorming ways to make the Campus Christian Centers on-campus space comfortable & welcoming to all who walk through the doors!

10/16/2022

This free virtual event is open to all and is less than a week away! Please share with any contacts or groups! Topics set to be discussed during this event:
Neurodivergent Masking, Self-Advocacy tips & tricks, & a roundtable of representatives detailing each of the incredible resources currently available to neurodiverse college students!
To receive the Zoom link, please register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/431237361557

This free virtual event is open to all! To receive the Zoom link, please register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/431237361557

09/01/2022

Esports is growing quickly here at Marshall University and lead members of the ECA (Esports Club Association) sought out an Allies Training within the 1st week of fall semester to learn how to provide a safe & accomodating group activity for all participants! Esports isn’t just video gaming; students learn leadership, teamwork, communication skills, and so much more! Thank you to the ECA for making inclusivity a priority! Want to learn more about ECA @ MU?🎮

Contact Email: ECA@marshall.edu

08/18/2022

In our final Week of Welcome session for MU's incoming freshmen, Student Support Specialists, Cassidy Forth and Emily Reeves presented an incredibly energetic & informative Allies training to over 300 new students!  WE ARE... inclusive!💚

08/17/2022

It has been a BIG week for fostering Autism Acceptance on Marshall's campus! This evening, College Program Support Specialists, Zach Bailey & Jenna Adkins presented The Allies for Autism & Neurodiversity training to a group of 365 incoming freshman as a part of the Week of Welcome session requirements! We saw many thoughtful comments & questions from this group! Thank you for attending & participating 💚

08/17/2022

Support Specialists, Jenna Adkins & Emily Reeves trained 23 new Biology Lab Teaching Assistants today! Thank you to the Biology Department for always ensuring new TA staff are equipped with the knowledge & skills gained during our Allies trainings each semester! 💚

08/16/2022

Today, College Program Director, Bianca Bragg & our Mental Health Counselor, Laura Viars trained roughly 300 incoming freshmen to be ALLIES! We had an incredible discussion with those in attendance & are excited to train even more folks throughout the week during Marshall's fall 2022 Week of Welcome!

08/04/2022

Today, Student Support Specialists, Cassidy Forth & Jenna Adkins trained MU's fall 2022 resident advisors alongside director, Bianca Bragg. It is clear based on the in-depth discussion following today's training that these RA's are going to be incredible Allies & resource connectors to the student's they encounter!

05/24/2022

Our open Student Support Specialist position is now live online for applicants! Please spread the word :)