Autism Acceptance Month
Autism Acceptance Month is celebrated annually every April. The month emphasizes understanding, inclusion, and support, moving beyond awareness towards meaningful acceptance.
Austin Community College District (ACC) hosts events and opportunities throughout the month to celebrate, honor, and recognize the diverse experiences of autistic people.
Autism Acceptance Month Events
Join ACC for special in-person and hybrid events. All events are free and open to all. Please check back here throughout the month as events and resources are added.
Meditation and Mindfulness with Pete
Date: Friday April 18, 2025
Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: Virtual – RSVP – Click Here to Register
Description: Join us in meditation and mindfulness, and learn how meditation and mindfulness can help you self-regulate and reduce anxiety.
NeuroBats Presents Red Dragon Inn Gaming Afternoon
Date: April 28, 2025
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: ACC Highland Campus Student Life Lounge
Description: Come play a fun role-playing game with us. This builds on communication, social cognition, and critical thinking skills.
NeuroBats and ACC Sustainability Rock Painting Event
Date: April 25, 2025
Time: 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Location: ACC Northridge Campus
Description: Come relax in our sensory space and paint rocks with us, utilizing materials that are recyclable. The idea is to help make the Northridge campus colorful by including our own ACC students, faculty, and staff art around the campus.
Art and Relax with Danielle
Date: May 7, 2025
Time: 10:30 am
Location: ACC Northridge Campus Student Life Lounge
Description: Danielle will guide attendees through a painting activity utilizing her strengths as a 3D animation student. Click Here to Register
Neurodivergent Resources
Austin Community College offers a variety of resources and support services designed to empower neurodivergent students and promote their academic and personal success.
- NeuroBats of ACCess Autism
- Transformation Coaching for Neurodivergent Students
- Student Accessibility Services & Assistive Technology – Academic Accommodations
- Autism Society of Texas
- Greenleaf (Easterseals)
- PMAC – Peer Mentors of Austin Coalition
- Inclusively – Job Search Platform for People with Disabilities
- Askearn – Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability and Inclusion
- Askjan – Job Accommodation Network
- Office of Disability and Employment Law
- The Ability Center – Independent living support CDC – Autism Spectrum Disorder
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