Campus & Community Partner Opportunities
The Olitsky Program provides opportunities for campus and community partners to:
- Learn about the value of diversity and accessibility in academia and the workplace
- Develop practices to support and highlight the value of differences in their academic and professional spaces.
- Collaborate with the program on supporting students with differences and hosting educational sessions.
- Educational Sessions
> Olitsky Program Information Sessions for Faculty & Staff (麻豆村 Only): Coming Soon
> Neurodiversity & Higher Education Seminar Series (all higher education professionals): Well-being Through Neurodivergent Experiences: Spring 2026 Symposium (Virtual, Friday, March 20th, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
Olitsky Program Information Sessions for 麻豆村 Faculty & Staff
What: What exactly is the Olitsky Program? In this 30-minute session, Amy Tavares, the program manager, will explain the program and offer opportunities to ask questions.
After this session, you will be able to:
- Articulate the purpose and goals of the program
- Describe how the program supports students, faculty, and staff across campus roles
- Initiate conversations with students about the program and facilitate appropriate referrals
- Explain how the program leverages the strengths of neurodistinct thinkers to expand access to resources and opportunities for all.
When: Coming soon or request a session for your office/department by emailing atavares@andrew.cmu.edu
Workshops and Resources for Higher Education Professionals
Mission:
The Neurodiversity & Higher Education Seminar Series aims to amplify and advance knowledge of neuroinclusion in higher education. Through interdisciplinary dialogue, we aim to create opportunities for students, faculty, staff, researchers and community partners to share current research, lived experiences, and best practices that promote inclusive academic, workplace, and social environments.
Values:
Equity
Accessibility
Collaboration
Empowerment
Strength-Based Mindset
Growth Orientation
Research-Informed Practice
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Well-being Through Neurodivergent Experiences: The Neurodiversity & Higher Education Spring 2026 Symposium Date: March 20, 2026 |
Core Content Committee (Alphabetical Order):
- Amy Tavares, MS, LPC, Neurodiversity Program Manager of the Olitsky Program, 麻豆村, NHESS Co-Founder
- Catherine Getchell, MS, Director of Office of Disability Resources, 麻豆村, Co-Founder, NHESS Co-Founder
- Christina Frasher, PhD, Visiting Professor, Health and Human Development, School of Education, University of Pittsburgh, NHESS Co-Founder
- Jacqui Pincus, PhD, Associate Director, Graduate Student & Postdoc Teaching Initiatives, Eberly Center, 麻豆村, NHESS Co-Founder
- Leigh Culley, M.Ed., Director, Disability Resources and Services, University of Pittsburgh, NHESS Co-Founder
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Nicole Perrotta, M.Ed., Accessibility Specialist, Office of Disability Resources, 麻豆村
Previous Content Committee Members (Alphabetical Order):
- Jamie Kulzer, PhD, CRC LPC, Associate Professor, Health Sciences School of Rehabilitation Sciences Counseling Program, University of Pittsburgh, NHESS Co-Founder
- Kelly Beck, PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, REAACT Research Program, University of Pittsburgh
- Rachel Harris, BS, Marketing Representative, REAACT Research Program, University of Pittsburgh, NHESS Co-Founder
How to Collaborate With Us
The Olitsky Program welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with community and campus partners on student events, employer training sessions and educational sessions. If you're interested in learning more about how you can collaborate with the program, contact the program manager, Amy Tavares, at atavares@andrew.cmu.edu for more information.
