Monday, September 16, 2024, 12 – 1 p.m. CDT

This event is sponsored by the DCTC Neurodiverse Employee Resource Group (ERG) and open to DCTC students and employees, and Inver Hills Community College Neurodiverse ERG members.
 

Join us at the Neurodivergent Lunch to connect with others in the neurodivergent community at DCTC. The purpose of the Neurodivergent Lunch is to create an inclusive and supportive space for networking and informal mentoring between neurodivergent students and employees.

Bring your own lunch. For students, free meal items are available in the campus food pantry.

Access is important for all participants. If you anticipate needing accommodations (including materials in alternative formats) to fully participate in this program, please contact Educational Access and Disability Resources (accessibility@dctc.edu).
 

What does “Neurodivergent” mean?

• The term "neurodivergent" refers to the idea that differences in the human brain are natural and normal and, in many cases, can lead to meaningful and positive insights and abilities.
• People are described as neurodivergent when their thought patterns, behaviors, or learning styles fall outside of what is considered normal, or neurotypical.

Who is Neurodivergent?*

Definitions related to neurodiversity and who is considered neurodivergent vary. The neurodiverse population, or those considered neurodivergent, includes but is not limited to, individuals with the following:

• Autism
• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Dyslexia
• Dyscalculia
• Tourette's syndrome

*The above noted conditions are some of the most commonly cited diagnoses under the umbrella of neurodivergence, but they are not all-encompassing of the neurodivergent community.

The mission of the neurodiverse employee Resource Group (ERG) is to provide a supportive community for neurodivergent employees and allies, increase representation of neurodivergence, and elevate experiences and perspectives of neurodivergent students and employees. 

ERG Goals

Support: Provide a supportive and understanding community where neurodivergent employees and students are valued for who they are and feel like they belong.

Uplift: Elevate the voices and support the needs of Neurodivergent individuals through ongoing engagement with the campus community.
 

Erin Manthey
Neurodiverse Employee Resource Group Vice Chair
Unified Club Advisor
Math Faculty
erin.manthey@dctc.edu