Neurodiversity at Brown University

Campus Resources for Neurodivergent Graduate Students: Student Accessibility Services. In this session, our speaker, Lori Connolly, from Student Accessibility Services will outline assistive technologies and personalized support systems available to help neurodivergent graduate students navigate their academic programs successfully. The presentation will also detail how the office collaborates with faculty, advisors and academic departments to streamline accommodations, foster inclusive learning environments and ensure coordinated support for neurodivergent scholars. Presented by the Graduate School at Brown University, these sessions offer expert insights and practical guidance to help improve the graduate experience for students and faculty alike.

Lori Connolly is an accommodations specialist in Student Accommodations Services at Brown University. Lori has a B.S. from Rhode Island College in Elementary and Special Education. Lori began her career as a special education teacher at Nathanael Greene Middle School in Providence, RI. She went on to teach in Maryland and most recently in Sartell, MN. She sees the potential and ability in every student she works with. She will assist in accommodations requests for graduate and undergraduate students. Lori has a passion for supporting the unique and varied needs of individuals who identify as having a disability. She enjoys finding creative ways to create equitable access to academics and experiences for all individuals. She will work to ensure that students have access to the resources they need to succeed socially, emotionally, academically, and professionally. She is excited to be able to continue to use her background in special education to support the students at Brown University.

Resources:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mHrWpUQeqbWUe5mUs8_aHwvG1KVIm7YNVrr-aAwPEvk/edit?usp=sharing