Episode One - Lee Burdette Williams

Where do we even start? We’ll help answer that question in today’s episode! Our inaugural episode features Lee Burnette Williams, the executive director of the College Autism Network (CAN). We discuss the origin and mission of CAN, ways in which the support for autistic and neurodivergent college students has evolved, barriers or challenges students face, and many resources that can help students and families in their college search. There are lots of great resources listed in our show notes or grab a pencil and paper to jot them down! Contact us at [email protected] with any questions or suggested topics and speakers! Our host is Ryan Palm, executive director of the Brad McGarry Center for Neurodiversity at Mercyhurst University. Resources Mentioned: College Autism Network (CAN) - https://collegeautismnetwork.org/ CAN Database - https://can.softr.app/ Inclusive Academia - https://www.youtube.com/@InclusiveAcademia About the Show: Neurodiversity and Higher Education Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581610651045 Neurodiversity and Higher Education Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/neurodiversityhigheredpodcast/ Neurodiversity and Higher Education Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MercyhurstNeurodiversity About Mercyhurst University’s Brad McGarry Center for Neurodiversity: Mercyhurst University’s Brad McGarry Center for Neurodiversity: https://www.mercyhurst.edu/neurodiversity Brad McGarry Center for Neurodiversity LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brad-mcgarry-center-for-neurodiversity-at-mercyhurst-university/ Autism Initiative at Mercyhurst website: https://www.mercyhurst.edu/aim