CANVAS Meeting Mins, Recording | Next Presentation on March 19

[Brett Nachman]

Hi everyone,

Thanks again to Joon Jang, Ren Butler, and Dr. Andrew Begel from Carnegie Mellon University for delivering their presentation on autism, AI, and the workforce at our last CANVAS meeting. You can find the meeting minutes attached, as well as a video recording here.

We invite you to join us for our upcoming CANVAS presentation details, which can be found below.

Date: Thurs, March 19 at 12pm EST

 

Meeting Agenda: Sign up to attend the presentation here

Meeting Link: https://pitt.zoom.us/j/93802222514

 

Presenters: Dr. Karen R. Johnson (Associate Professor, University of North Texas) and Dr. Barbara Pazey (Associate Professor, University of North Texas)

 

Presentation Title: Lessons Learned from the COVID-19 Experiences of Autistic University Students: Informing the Future of Higher Education

 

Presentation Description: The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically changed how universities delivered courses and support services, creating challenges for autistic students who rely heavily on structure and predictability. This presentation shares findings from a qualitative narrative study of four autistic university students, highlighting how changes in access, communication, and support affected their academic experiences. Practical recommendations are offered for higher education administrators and disability service providers to improve accessibility, maintain consistent supports, and better meet the needs of autistic and the broader neurodivergent student population as learning environments continue to evolve.

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Brett Ranon Nachman, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Higher Education

School of Education

University of Pittsburgh

Pronouns: he/him

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