The Neurodiversity Center in B131 (right below the Planetarium) is open during Summer Quarter Monday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for all neurodivergent Bellevue College students. (Faculty and staff are also welcome!) We are not currently open to the public. Space may be limited due to social distancing. Properly worn K94 or N95 masks are required.
If you are a neurodivergent student who needs a safe space, we have a Quiet Room. Please come by to check availability if you are unable to contact us via the methods above.
As an educational program of the Center for Career Connections as part of the R.I.S.E. Learning Institute, the Neurodiversity Navigators (formerly Autism Spectrum Navigators) program offers educational opportunities along with individualized advocacy and access services for Neurodivergent Bellevue College students. Students who have met the College admission requirements must fill out an application form and follow the steps on the Next Steps flyer by the deadlines listed. Go to our Future Students page for more information.
Our mission is to provide educational opportunities to increase self-knowledge that lead to successful academic outcomes in the areas of executive functioning, self-regulation, social interaction, self-advocacy, and career preparation, along with advocacy and access services for neurodivergent students; and to actively promote a campus and community environment of inclusion and understanding of students, faculty and staff with neurological differences.
Note: Program Entry is Summer only. Current students please see our Current Student page for available supports. Incoming students, we look forward to seeing you starting at our Information Sessions in January 2023!
For more information, see Program Information or view the video on our Information Session page.
The Neurodiversity Navigators program provides services separate from the Disability Resource Center (DRC). Students are encouraged to contact the DRC and may register with them for accommodations at any time during the year.
Email: asn@bellevuecollege.edu or phone: (425) 564-2764.
Recent News:
Date posted: August 5, 2021
Bellevue’s Neurodiversity Navigators Program: “We use a threefold approach,” Sanders Gardner says. “We support our students, their strengths and job skills. Second, we help them find ways to remove their barriers, whether it’s college accommodation, workplace skills, social relationships and so forth. Finally, we help them with self-advocacy, where they learn to speak up for ...more about What does it mean to be an autism-supportive college? Neurodiversity Navigators in EdTech Magazine
Date posted: November 13, 2020
Abby Leaver can fit her whole life into a dorm room. Within the confines of small, apartment-style student housing, the Bellevue College resident assistant (RA) attends online classes and violin lessons, participates in Zoom happy hours and online games with friends, and cares for her cat. She’s doing the things many college students are doing ...more about Neurodiversity Navigators in TEEN VOGUE
Date posted: July 10, 2020
Author: Angela Poe Russell, KING 5 Evening (KING 5) Published: 4/22/2020 12:26:30 AMUpdated: 7:43 PM PDT April 21, 2020 BELLEVUE, Wash. — Neurodiversity Navigators, formerly known as Autism Spectrum Navigators, tries to make one thing very clear - the program is designed to build on students' strengths, rather than fix perceived deficits. In addition to typical college coursework, students ...more about Bellevue College Recognized as Best College for Students with Autism
