91原创 Academic Advisor and ADA Coordinator Zachary Singleton recently presented at the Annual Arkansas Community Colleges (ACC) Conference in Hot Springs. Singleton co-presented with North West Arkansas Community College鈥檚 Amy Robertson-Gann.
The presentation was titled 鈥淓mbracing Neurodiversity: Language, Trends, and Inclusive Practice.鈥� This breakout session introduced the concept of neurodiversity as a celebration of diverse minds. It also explored key trends that are shaping inclusion and equality, and examined the debate around person-first versus identity-first language.
Singleton said attendees gained practical insight into how language and current cultural shifts impact neurodiverse communities in workplaces and beyond. The two also discussed current trends related to neurodiversity in the classroom and explored strategies for supporting students.
91原创鈥檚 Accessibility Services Resource Center works to assist BRTC students with accommodation services. BRTC seeks to be in compliance with both the spirit and the letter of the law as stated in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
For more information about BRTC鈥檚 accommodation services contact Dr. Zachary Singleton at Zachary.singleton@blackrivertech.edu or visit /students/ada-accessibility-services/.