*Programs denoted with an asterick are not affiliated with UMBC.
The College Autism Network’s Complex Conversations: Navigating the Digital Dating Landscape*
Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 3:00 – 4:00 pm EST - Virtual
registration required (use this link) Free for CAN members; $40 for non-members.
Dating is hard. For autistic and neurodivergent college students, it can also be isolating, confusing, and really easy to get it wrong without the right support. This session features two complementary resources that support students in this often-overlooked dimension of life. Uneepi, is a dating platform built with autistic users in mind and Introflirt University is a practical educational series on dating - online and off. Together, they aim to give autistic students the knowledge and confidence to find connection on their own terms. Participants will gain an understanding of how to support students navigating online relationships, along with safety considerations across environments.
Neuroinclusive Design: Beyond Compliance Toward Sensory-Responsive Accessibility*
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Eastern - Virtual
registration required (use this link) Free
This webinar, presented by The Mid-Atlantic ADA Center, introduces neuroinclusive design as an evidence-informed extension of ADA accessibility practice. Explore how lighting, acoustics, color, wayfinding, predictability, and sensory load shape access for neurodivergent individuals, older adults, veterans, and people with invisible disabilities.
TransCen Virtual Transition Conference* (virtual)
June 16, 2026: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Eastern
June 17, 2026: 12:00 noon - 7:00 p.m. Eastern
registration required (use this link) Registration is $75.
The goal of this conference is helping students with disabilities move into adulthood with dignity, choice, and real options. Whether you are a family member, educator, transition coordinator, or service provider, this conference is designed to equip you with ideas that turn planning into meaningful action.
This full-day conference will be offered on two different dates, at times adjusted to accommodate participants in different time zones. Note: the same information will be shared each date; please register for only one date.
Trauma-Informed Care for Autistic and Transgender People*
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 7 pm - 8:15 pm Eastern - Virtual
registration required (use this link) Free
The presentation will cover practical suggestions for accessibility in a therapeutic environment, intersectionality, the overlap between autism and gender expansiveness, common barriers faced by autistic and trans autistic people, and more. Sponsored by the College Autism Network.
*Programs denoted with an asterick are not affiliated with UMBC.
Neurodiversity-Affirming Psychotherapy Practices study*
Temala Baker, an autistic doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology PhD program at Idaho State University is part of a research lab focused on improving psychotherapy experiences for autistic
adults. They are conducting a research study about what therapy is like for autistic adults. The goal of the study is to better understand what therapy practices feel supportive, respectful, and helpful from the perspective of autistic adults themselves.
Participants must:
- Be age 18 or older
- Identify as autistic
- Have participated in psychotherapy/counseling in the past 10 years (or currently)
- Be in the United States or Canada
The survey is anonymous and takes about 20–30 minutes to complete.
Participants may also enter a drawing for a chance to win a $25 gift card.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
https://isu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bI11BAIXDQEZmsu
*Programs denoted with an asterick are not affiliated with UMBC.