Neurodiversity Celebration Week
March 17 - 21, 2025
Neurodiversity Celebration Week Open House
Join us for the kick-off of Neurodiversity Celebration Week. Enjoy free treats, neuro-inclusive activities, and explore the neuro-inclusive work happening on campus.
Life Design Hub (MSC 171)
March 17, 2025
10am - 1pm
Calm Corner
A cozy midday gathering with engaging activities for UCalgary students. Make new friends, unleash creativity, and find your calm.
Date: March 19, 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Location: In-person - Sensory-Friendly Lounge (MSC 450)
STAR Program: Drop-in Peer Technology Assistance
This drop-in program helps students with adaptive technologies, offering tailored guidance and peer support.
Date: March 19, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Wednesdays)
Location: In-person - Check in at SAS (MSC 452)
Graduate Students' Association Neurodiversity Celebration
Hosted by the GSA’s Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA) Committee, this event is an opportunity for graduate students to discuss their experiences with neurodiversity and intersecting identities. Enjoy food, low-effort crafts, and tactile toolkits in a sensory-friendly environment. Open to all graduate students, regardless of neurotype!
Date: March 20, 2025
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: In-person - Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning (TI 250)
Sensory-Friendly Success Seminar: Creating Your Personalized Study Plan
Create a personalized study plan that works for you! This session will help with academic goal setting and time management for effective study.
Date: March 20, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.
Location: In-person - TFDL 355D, Student Success Centre
WIL for Neurodivergent Students Initiative
Learn more about how work-integrated learning is being made more inclusive and accessible for neurodivergent students.
Neurodiversity Celebration Week Partners
The Office of Experiential Learning
The Office of Experiential Learning connects people to the resources they need for experiential learning as a student, employer, instructor or staff.
The Work-Integrated Learning for Neurodivergent Students Initiative
The Work-Integrated Learning for Neurodiversity Students Initiative (WIL ND Initiative) uses a systems change approach to transform work-integrated learning to be more accessible and inclusive for neurodivergent people.
Azrieli Accelerator
The Azrieli Accelerator supports transdisciplinary teams in developing new neurodevelopmental interventions and treatments to enable improved outcomes for children, youth, and adults.
Neurodiversity Support Office
As part of Student Wellness Services, the Neurodiversity Support Office offers individual advising sessions via appointment or drop-in as well as neurodiversity workshops and education.
Student Accessibility Services
Students registered with Student Accessibility Services can access accommodations on a per course basis.
Centre for Career and Personal Development
The Centre for Career & Personal Development provides career advising, a life design program, and career fairs to connect you with industry and community partners.
Student Success Centre
The Student Success Centre offers students at all levels opportunities to develop their academic skills through inclusive resources, workshops, and appointments.
Student Wellness Services
Student Wellness Services is an on-campus resource for health and wellness support, with a wide range of service options including medical and mental health care, as well as chiropractic and massage appointments.
University of Calgary Recovery Community
The University of Calgary Recovery Community is an inclusive, peer-driven space supporting all pathways to recovery, building community, and reducing addiction stigma on campus. Activities include ally training, peer support, social events, and anti-stigma initiatives.
Sinneave Family Foundation
The Sinneave Family Foundation works to reduce barriers and facilitate opportunities for autistic youth and adults to live, learn, work and thrive in their communities and to realize their desired futures. The foundation draws on expertise and experience in innovative program and service development, knowledge sharing and collaborative community activities that generate lasting outcomes.