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“Swinburne welcomes this collaboration as an opportunity to increase the number of roles available to Swinburne students in the IT professions, including cyber security, testing and data science. We value initiatives that foster equity and diversity and create an inclusive workplace.”

— DR ANDREW SMITH, VICE PRESIDENT OF STUDENTS, SWINBURNE UNIVERSITY

“We are committing to establishing a Neurodiversity Hub in Perth that will help improve the employability of and employment opportunities for students with autism, anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.”

— AASQA FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR PROFESSOR TELE TAN, SCHOOL OF CIVIL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, CURTIN UNIVERSITY

“Landmark College has always been a “hub” insofar as we only enroll neurodivergent students with some learning difficulty (learning disability, ADHD, autism). However, with this new status as a formal Neurodiversity Hub, we look forward to even greater learning and employment success for our students. With the Center for Neurodiversity https://www.landmark.edu/center-for-neurodiversity and our research and development efforts, we are committed to joining industry partners who are championing the benefits of a more neurodiverse workforce. ”

— DR PETER EDEN, PRESIDENT, LANDMARK COLLEGE

“People with autism have long been overlooked in the workplace. This is partly due to the challenges some of them have with communication and social interaction. These challenges overlook the fact that nearly half of those diagnosed with autism have above-average intelligence, excellent visual perception and are task-focused. This makes them ideally suited to many jobs in the IT sector, including cyber security, testing and data science.”

— PROFESSOR CAROL GRECH, PRO VICE-CHANCELLOR: STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND EQUITY, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA

“Joining the Neurodiversity Hub marks an exciting milestone in ANU’s endeavour to ensure all students have access to support and information to realise their social and academic potential and their career aspirations. Facilitating a positive and inclusive experience for all students is at the heart of ANU’s strategic approach. Being part of this international Community of Practice will give us the opportunity to connect with like-minded organisations, and to reflect on and share successes and best-practice.”

— PROFESSOR GRADY VENVILLE, ACTING DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (ACADEMIC), THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY    

“The Institute for Leadership and Social Impact (ilsi.gatech.edu) is delighted to facilitate Georgia Tech’s (gatech.edu) involvement in the Hub. Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our mission and values, and the Hub provides a mechanism for us to enhance our focus on neuro-diversity.   We look forward to learning, sharing and implementing best practices with Hub employers and universities as we work together to increase neuro-diversity in the workplace.”

— PROFESSOR TERRY C. BLUM, DIRECTOR OF THE INSTITUTE FOR LEADERSHIP AND SOCIAL IMPACT, SCHELLER COLLEGE OF BUSINESS, GEORGIA TECH

“The Neurodiversity Hub has proven to be a great resource of curated best practices for enhancing our programming and content knowledge. Our department and university as whole is committed to breaking down barriers that inhibit our students – of all needs and abilities – from reaching their personal, academic, and professional potential.  With the support of the “Hub”, we’ll be able to achieve this mission much more efficiently.”

–– JOE BATTELLINE, SUPERVISOR OF THE OLITSKY CAREER READINESS PROGRAM, CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY

“The UCD Neurodiversity Project was established in early 2020 and is located in the College of Health and Agricultural Sciences in UCD. The project aims to recognise the value of both neurodiverse students and staff to the university and to work with colleagues across the university to develop supports for our neurodiverse cohort. We are delighted to join the Neurodiversity Hub to learn from the shared resources, and to connect with other institutions with similar missions.”

–– THE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN NEURODIVERSITY PROJECT

The University of Delaware is excited to join the Neurodiversity Hub in the international movement to share resources and collaborative opportunities, with the goal of creating a more accepting and inclusive world. Neurodiverse students at our university – including autistic students and students with intellectual disabilities – are making significant contributions to our campus community and area businesses. We are excited to introduce them to a welcoming international community, as well as learn from the many contributors to the Hub!

–– BRIAN FREEDMAN, PH.D., DIRECTOR OF POSTSECONDARY TRANSITION PROGRAMS, UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE CENTER FOR DISABILITIES STUDIES

For the Rutgers College Support Program (CSP), partnering with the Neurodiversity Hub means joining a global community that is devoted to fostering more inclusive spaces and amplifying efforts for employment opportunities for neurodiverse students. As part of our ongoing commitment to support adults on the autism spectrum achieve their individual and career aspirations, being part of the "Hub" gives us the opportunity to expand the resources and support we can offer to our students. The CSP is delighted to share with and learn from other innovative institutions the best course of action for supporting students with autism before and after graduation. 

–– COURTNEY BUTLER, M.S., BCBA, PROGRAM COORDINATOR, RCAAS - COLLEGE SUPPORT PROGRAM

The Goizueta Business School at Emory University is pleased to join the Neurodiversity Hub as part of our broader commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our mission as a business school is to prepare our students to be principled leaders in both business and society. This includes ensuring our own neurodiverse students can succeed in our classrooms and beyond. It also means that all of our students can play a role in designing inclusive workspaces of the future. We can’t wait to learn more from the Hub.

–– WESLEY LONGHOFER, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ORGANIZATION & MANAGEMENT AND EXECUTIVE ACADEMIC DIRECTOR, THE ROBERTO C. GOIZUETA BUSINESS AND SOCIETY INSTITUTE, EMORY UNIVERSITY

Mitchell College looks forward to collaborating with the Neurodiversity Hub and its global community, adding another layer of resources and opportunity to our distinct educational approach. The Hub’s efforts to remove barriers, nurture the development and tap into the strengths of neurodivergent learners aligns with our longstanding commitment to students who think and learn differently. Our Mitchell Ability Model develops each student’s unique abilities, career readiness, adaptability and confidence for a lifetime of success. We are thrilled to exchange ideas with and add our support to the Hub community.

–– TRACY Y. ESPY, PRESIDENT, MITCHELL COLLEGE

On Your Marq seeks to support students on the autism spectrum throughout their time at Marquette University using an interdisciplinary approach to foster the development of the whole student, and the inclusivity of Marquette University at large.  Our mission, therefore, echoes Marquette University’s mission in the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, and the development of leadership expressed in service to others. All of this culminates with the goal of gainful and meaningful employment in the students’ desired field.  

–– EMILY RACLAW MS LPC, DIRECTOR, ON YOUR MARQ, MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY

Griffith University is excited to partner with the Neurodiversity Hub. We strive to make sure all students have access to information that assists with planning, completing study and moving towards fulfilling careers. The resources available in the Neurodiversity Hub benefits both staff and students. Our goals in creating a better future for all can only happen when rich and relevant resources are available. Collaborating with the Neurodiversity Hub will help change perceptions on equality, so all are included and afforded life's opportunities.

— CATHY EASTE, STUDENT DISABILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY MANAGER, GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY

RMIT is pleased to collaborate with the Neurodiversity Hub as part of our continued strategic approach towards creating accessible and inclusive settings for our community.

We believe in being inclusive by design and are committed to removing barriers so our neurodivergent community can thrive in study and work.

With the Neurodiversity Hub, we're excited to be able to join an established Community of Practice that will provide opportunities, networks and resources to enhance the development and employability of our neurodiverse students.

We know that with active support from their networks - whether educational, professional or personal - our neurodiverse students are set-up to succeed, which is why collaborations like this are so important.

— DENE CICCI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, STUDENTS, RMIT UNIVERSITY