State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. on Monday highlighted SUNY student participation in the National Neurodiversity Leadership Summit.
The event is the nation’s largest gathering of neurodivergent students and young adult leaders. This year, students from five SUNY campuses, including SUNY Orange Community College, were selected by The Neurodiversity Alliance to attend the annual summit in Denver, Colorado.
“There is a place at SUNY for everyone, and we are proud of our work to support neurodiverse students at every stage of their academic journey,” said SUNY Chancellor King. “Congratulations to the students selected to attend this year’s summit. I look forward to seeing how they use their experiences to further our work to build an inclusive and accessible environment for all students throughout the SUNY system.”
The summit brings together students, recent graduates and leaders from across the country to build confidence and community, develop leadership and professional skills, share resources, promote peer-to-peer support and raise awareness of neurodivergent students.
Five SUNY students from Binghamton University, SUNY Brockport, SUNY Morrisville, SUNY Orange and SUNY Oneonta were selected to participate in this year’s event, which took place Aug. 6-9. The event featured speakers and special guests, workshops and hands-on activities, as well as opportunities to connect with other students, graduates and leaders in the neurodiversity movement.
SUNY has worked to expand accessibility and inclusivity throughout the SUNY system, including expanding access to resources for neurodiverse students. In April, SUNY announced the launch of neurodiversity training for student leaders.
“I am incredibly proud to see a SUNY Orange student participate in the National Neurodiversity Leadership Summit,” SUNY Orange President Dr. Kristine Young said. “SUNY Orange has a strong history of recognizing the unique abilities of neurodivergent students and creating innovative opportunities for them to thrive. Every student brings valuable perspectives and talents, and it is our responsibility as educators to help them recognize and nurture those gifts.”
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