The National Coordinating Center is thrilled to announce an exciting collaboration with the College Autism Network (CAN)! Join us on May 6, 2024 at 4pm ET for a webinar titled "Empowering Families: Navigating Autism Support in Postsecondary Education." Presented by our own Chelsea Vanhorn Stinnett and CAN's executive director, Lee Burdette Williams, this session is tailored for families and prospective students. Together, they will offer insights on eligibility requirements, support services, and provide valuable resources to navigate postsecondary education.
New to the College Autism Network (CAN)? It's all about linking different groups to support college students with autism, ensuring they have better access, experiences, and outcomes.
Here are some awesome things CAN offers:
- Annual College Autism Summit: Bringing together practitioners, scholars, employers, and self-advocates to boost autistic students' success.
- Database of Autism-Specific College Support Programs: A free resource for families and students seeking institutional support.
- Autism Career Empowerment (ACE) Curriculum: Free online training for career services professionals to better assist autistic students.
- CAN Virtual Association of Scholars (CANVAS): An international platform for sharing resources and research on autism in higher education.
- Collaboration with the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation: Exciting partnerships and initiatives at Vanderbilt University.