{"id":120,"date":"2014-01-27T14:49:40","date_gmt":"2014-01-27T22:49:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/autismspectrumnavigators\/?page_id=120"},"modified":"2025-01-09T11:51:42","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T19:51:42","slug":"community-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/autismspectrumnavigators\/community-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Neurodiversity Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Student Resources <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Housing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Campus Housing:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/student-life\/campus-life\/housing\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.bellevuecollege.edu\/housing\/<\/a>&nbsp;We collaborate with campus housing regarding any barriers our students encounter, however, we do not currently have housing supports. Students should work with their Resident Director (RD) and Resident Assistant (RA) for support. If you are a current residence hall student, and need additional support, please <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/autismspectrumnavigators\/email-chat-or-text-us\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"6091\" target=\"_blank\">contact us<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Transportation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Find maps and information about buying an ORCA card on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/maps-directions\/bus-orca-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bellevue College Bus &amp; ORCA Card page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you qualify for the <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/metro.kingcounty.gov\/tops\/accessible\/programs\/paratransit.html\" target=\"_blank\">ADA Paratransit Program<\/a>, you can use the <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/metro.kingcounty.gov\/tops\/accessible\/programs\/access.html\" target=\"_blank\">King County Access Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Scholarships, Internships, &amp; Employment Resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/trio\/services\/scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scholarship information from TRIO<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2023\/12\/Internships-Scholarships-Hiring-Programs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scholarships, Internships, &amp; Employment Resource list [PDF]<\/a> updated periodically. Check listings for accurate information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Medical<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/awnnetwork.org\" target=\"_blank\">AWN<\/a> has created <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/awnnetwork.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Final-Version-Before-You-Go-Know-Your-Rights-Booklet.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0tWDNGfoQLKnViH6icaDs7hjGf0mhuLg-KcS2cjKDXn37tLJimebW2MQ8\" target=\"_blank\">Before You Go: Know Your Rights and What to Expect at the Doctor and in the Hospital<\/a>, a guide for trans and autistic people to know better what to expect when going to doctors or hospitals, understand rights and responsibilities &amp; strategize for safety planning, effective communication, accommodations, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Therapeutic<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bellevue College&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/counseling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Counseling Center<\/a> provides free, confidential counseling for students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prosperhealth.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Prosper Health:<\/a> neurodiversity-affirming, specializing in autism, covered by insurance, virtual sessions &#8211; diagnostic evaluations and therapy sessions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/therapistndc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Therapist Neurodiversity Collective:<\/a> find therapy resources, education, and advocacy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Coaching<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alifeofmyown.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">A Life Of My Own<\/a> seeks to expand the intersection of neurodiversity ideals and strengths-based learning to empower young adults, to first envision then realize their potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mylifetutors.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">My Life Tutors<\/a> provides intensive virtual coaching to neurodivergent college students and professionals who need additional support due to their background, skill levels, or diagnosed learning differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Additional Support&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensfund.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ben&#8217;s Fund<\/a>: Grant Funding for autistic students age 23 and under<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bellevue College <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/current-students\/benefits-hub\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Benefits Hub from United Way.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>General Support<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/arcofkingcounty.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arc of King County<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect for information and referral to resources in King County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/doit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology (DO-IT)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Washington\u2019s DO-IT Center promotes the success of individuals with disabilities in postsecondary education and careers, using technology as an empowering tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Online Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn About Autism from the Experts &#8211; Autistic People<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><b><i>Lydia <\/i><\/b><b><i>Brown:&nbsp;<\/i><\/b><u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.autistichoya.com\/p\/about.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.autistichoya.com\/p\/about.html<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b><i>Amy&nbsp;<\/i><\/b><b><i>Sequenzia<\/i><\/b><b><i>:<\/i><\/b><i>&nbsp;<\/i><u><a href=\"http:\/\/nonspeakingautisticspeaking.blogspot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/nonspeakingautisticspeaking.blogspot.com\/<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Patrick Dwyer:<\/strong><\/em>&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.autisticscholar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.autisticscholar.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b><i>The Thinking Person\u2019s Guide to Autism:<\/i><\/b>&nbsp;<u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thinkingautismguide.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.thinkingautismguide.com\/<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/neuroclastic.com\/directory-of-nonspeaker-pages-blogs-media\/\" target=\"_blank\">Directory of Non-Speakers and Spellers<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Quincy Hansen<\/strong><\/em> <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/speakingofautismcom.wordpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/speakingofautismcom.wordpress.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b><i>Bev Harp: <\/i><\/b><u><a href=\"http:\/\/aspergersquare8.blogspot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/aspergersquare8.blogspot.com\/<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Neurowonderful &#8211; Ask an Autistic:<\/strong><\/em> <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/neurowonderful\" target=\"_blank\">www.youtube.com\/user\/neurowonderful&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <strong><em>Video Resource<\/em><\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@aucademy6195\">Aucademy: Educators of Autistic Experience<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Stairway to STEM:<\/strong><\/em> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stairwaytostem.org\/\">www<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.stairwaytostem.org\/\">.stairwaytostem.org<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.stairwaytostem.org\/\">\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For families<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><b><i>Parenting Autistic Children with Love and Acceptance, Lei Wiley: <\/i><\/b><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/autloveaccept.wordpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/autloveaccept.wordpress.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Real Social Skills<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Listen as Rabbi Ruti Regan explains what social skills are truly needed (5 minute video)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Rabbi Ruti Regan on social skills groups, inclusion, and what we need to teach about disability\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/X3eMcj6NP-E?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/realsocialskills.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Real Social Skills blog<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Recordings: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/autismspectrumnavigators\/conference-schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\">5th annual Autistics Present Symposium<\/a> <\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Neurodiversity&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Pivot Diversity:<\/strong> <\/em>(this page takes a little while to load, and it&#8217;s worth it)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pivotdiversity.com\/neurodiversity\">https:\/\/www.pivotdiversity.com\/neurodiversity<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Neurodiversity Hub: <\/strong><\/em><a id=\"LPlnk\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neurodiversityhub.org\/\">https:\/\/www.neurodiversityhub.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:22% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"675\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2024\/03\/celebrate-neurodiversity-transparent.png\" alt=\"A group of people smiling and raising their hands in celebration with the words Celebrate Neurodiversity\" class=\"wp-image-8745 size-full img-fluid \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2024\/03\/celebrate-neurodiversity-transparent.png 675w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2024\/03\/celebrate-neurodiversity-transparent-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2024\/03\/celebrate-neurodiversity-transparent-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2024\/03\/celebrate-neurodiversity-transparent-55x55.png 55w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2024\/03\/celebrate-neurodiversity-transparent-45x45.png 45w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2024\/03\/celebrate-neurodiversity-transparent-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1P9kNyEXBwnqmXZkzYiaRYhkxl1E7jO_i?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download a set of free Celebrate Neurodiversity stickers \/ buttons!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(13 designs)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>National Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/autisticadvocacy.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Autistic Self Advocacy Network<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Autistic Self Advocacy Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization run by and for Autistic people. ASAN was created to serve as a national grassroots disability rights organization for the Autistic community, and does so by advocating for systems change and ensuring that the voices of Autistic people are heard in policy debates and the halls of power while working to educate communities and improve public perceptions of autism. ASAN\u2019s members and supporters include Autistic adults and youth, cross-disability advocates, and non-autistic family members, professionals, educators and friends. <em>Be sure to see their published resources for college students!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/awnnetwork.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Autistic Women and Nonbinary Network<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mission of Autistic Women &amp; Nonbinary Network (AWN) is to provide community support, and resources for Autistic women, girls, transfeminine and transmasculine nonbinary people, trans people of all genders, Two Spirit people, and all people of marginalized genders or of no gender. AWN is committed to recognizing and celebrating diversity and the many intersectional experiences in our community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AWN recognizes and affirms all people\u2019s gender identities and expressions, as well as choices about disclosure, transition, and keeping your identity private.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our goal is to dispel stereotypes and misinformation which cause unnecessary fears surrounding an autism diagnosis. We are committed to sharing information which works to build acceptance and understanding of disability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/divergentminds.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Foundations for Divergent Minds<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Foundations for Divergent Minds is a new way to think about how we support autistic and&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/divergentminds.org\/?page_id=64#neurodivergent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">neurodivergent<\/a>&nbsp;people. Building on principles of the Disability Rights Movement and the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/divergentminds.org\/?page_id=64#paradigm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Neurodiversity Paradigm<\/a>, this model creates systems of accommodations and supports to enhance the quality of life of autistic and neurodivergent people. The systems are based on five areas that create a foundation for greater autonomy and increased inclusion in the home, community and school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Books<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/book\/10.1007\/978-981-13-8437-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Autistic Community and the Neurodiversity Movement<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, edited by Steven K. Kapp<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Loud Hands, Autistic People, Speaking<\/strong><\/em>, by Julia Bascom<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>We&#8217;re Not Broken<\/em><\/strong>, by Eric Garcia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity<\/em><\/strong>, by Devon Price, Ph.D.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>All the Weight of Our Dreams<\/em><\/strong>, by the Autistic Women &amp; Nonbinary Network<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Typed Words, Loud Voices<\/em><\/strong>, by Amy Sequenzia and Elizabeth J Grace<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Neurodiversity for Dummies<\/em><\/strong>, by John Marble, Khushboo Chabria, and Ranga Jayaraman<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Authoring Autism,<\/strong><\/em> by Melanie Yergeau<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Leaders Around Me,<\/strong><\/em> edited by Edlyn Vallejo Pe\u0144a<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><i>Neurotribes<\/i><\/strong><i><strong>: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity<\/strong>,<\/i> by Steve Silberman<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><i>Uniquely Human<\/i>,<\/strong> by Barry M Prizant<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/autisticadvocacy.org\/resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>The Autistic Self Advocacy Network Resource Library<\/em><\/strong><\/a> including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/autisticadvocacy.org\/book\/and-straight-on-till-morning-essays-on-autism-acceptance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">And Straight On Till Morning: Essays on Autism Acceptance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/autisticadvocacy.org\/book\/loud-hands-autistic-people-speaking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Loud Hands: Autistic People, Speaking<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/autisticadvocacy.org\/book\/navigating-college\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Navigating College: A Handbook on Self Advocacy<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/autisticadvocacy.org\/book\/knowing-why\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Knowing Why: Adult-Diagnosed Autistic People on Life and Autism<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Student Resources Housing Campus Housing:&nbsp;www.bellevuecollege.edu\/housing\/&nbsp;We collaborate with campus housing regarding any barriers our students encounter, however, we do not currently have housing supports. Students should work with their Resident Director (RD) and Resident Assistant (RA) for support. If you are a current residence hall student, and need additional support, please contact us! 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