Neurodiversity and Disability Taskforce

Our taskforce is made up of Chico State student representatives, staff and faculty who advocate in identifying the needs for change on-campus. We embrace our neurodivergent and disability communities and strive to bring awareness and acceptance for an inclusive and welcoming campus.

Contact Us: ndtaskforce@csuchico.edu

Faculty Resources

• Neurodiversity and Higher Education - Faculty Development Teaching Guides

On-Campus and Local Resources

• Neurodiversity Student Club
• Diversity Career Resources – “Neurodivergent and Students with Disabilities”
• Autism Clinic
• ARC – Accessibility Resource Center
• Counseling Center – Neurodivergence Support Group
• Student Learning Center
• Stonewall Chico Social Groups – Queer Autters: for anyone who is LGBTQ+ and on the Autism spectrum. All ages welcome.

Off-Campus Resources

• Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)
• Autistic Women’s and Nonbinary Network
• Exceptional Individuals
  • Free online testing and blog posts with tips for both neurodiverse people and their allies. (Their entire website is super cool and helpful for both employers and individuals find the info/tools they need)
• Neurodiversity Network
  • A site much like ASAN but geared towards neurodiversity in general. Has a lot of information regarding disability rights and workplace accommodations
• Pivot Neurodiversity

Events

• Neurodiversity and Disability Symposium
• Neurodiversity Book Club
  • Visual Thinking by Temple Grandin (Fall ’23)
  • We’re Not Broken (Spring ’23)
• Neurodiversity and Autism Awareness and Acceptance (Multiple events/activities happen in April)