Longhorn TIES is proud to celebrate our neurodivergent students, faculty, and staff at The University of Texas at Austin. Join us as we collaborate with various campus partners to host a week full of social events, giveaways, community-building activities, and more to celebrate neurodivergent Longhorns.
See the full list of events with RSVP information below, and connect with @UTAustinNSS on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) as we highlight neurodivergent Longhorns throughout the week!
Contact longhornties@austin.utexas.edu with any event or registration questions.
2024 Events
Autism and Neurodiversity Celebration Week: Tabling Kick Off
Monday, April 15
Time: 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.
Location: Speedway Plaza
Join Longhorn TIES Neurodiversity Support to kick off Autism and Neurodiversity Celebration Week with fidgets, giveaways, and more!
Neurodiversity Showcase
Tuesday, April 16
Time: 3-4:30 p.m.
Location: FAC Patio
Stop by the Neurodiversity Showcase to view selected artistic creations from students in response to the prompt "What does neurodiversity mean to you?" Stop by for snacks, creativity, and neurodivergent community. This event is co-sponsored by Longhorn TIES Neurodiversity Support and the Disability Cultural Center.
Texas Workforce Solutions Vocational Rehabilitation Services Informational and Office Hours
Wednesday, April 17
Time: 12-1 p.m.
Location: SSB 3.200K | Zoom
Join this hybrid informational workshop to learn about services available through Texas Workforce Solutions – Vocational Rehabilitation Services, a program that helps people with disabilities address disability-related needs to prepare for, find, maintain and advance in employment. After the information session, sign-up for one-on-one office hours with TWC-VR Counselor Jenny Larson for more specific information and to apply for services. As a community-based service, TWC-VR supports can complement on-campus accommodations available through Disability & Access for students and the ADA Office for faculty and staff. This event is co-sponsored by Longhorn TIES Neurodiversity Support and the Disability Cultural Center.
#NDatUT SHARE Circle
Wednesday, April 17
Time: 6-7 p.m.
Location: SSB G1.104
Join Longhorn TIES and Longhorn SHARE for a #NDatUT SHARE Circle. Join this peer led gathering as we build community and discuss relationship and dating in a neurotypical world
Neurodiversity Faculty and Staff Appreciation Luncheon
Thursday, April 18
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Union Quadrangle
Join Longhorn TIES for a come-and-go luncheon celebrating neurodivergent faculty and staff on campus. This event will feature community- building, food, drinks, premium fidget giveaways, and more! All faculty and staff are invited to RSVP
Neurodiversity Mixer
Thursday, April 18
Time: 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Location: Union Quadrangle
Join us for the capstone celebration to Autism and Neurodiversity Celebration Week! This come-and-go social event will feature food, games, fidgets, neurodiversity giveaways, and more! Neurodivergent students, faculty, staff, and allies are welcome.
#NDatUT + mindful UT
Friday, April 19
Time: 12:30-2 p.m.
Location: Roland and Jane Blumberg Amphitheatre (Located outside of Texas Expresso at the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center)
Join Longhorn TIES and Mindful UT for some sensory-friendly outdoor mindfulness activities. There will be giveaways, beautiful scenery, and more!
We encourage you to learn about ways to support neurodivergent Longhorns year-round. For resources, please visit the Longhorn TIES resource page.