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Autism Campus Inclusion Leadership Academy

What is Autism Campus Inclusion

Autism Campus Inclusion Leadership Academy?

Autism Campus Inclusion (ACI) Leadership Academy is a free, virtual weeklong leadership program for autistic college students that want to make their campuses more accessible and inclusive for disabled people. ACI helps autistic students learn to make their college campuses better for people with disabilities. ACI participants learn about making student groups, understanding disability policy, and talking to people in power. After the Academy, students get help from ASAN to meet their advocacy goals at their college. ACI is held virtually each summer.

Who can Apply for ACI?

There are two things you need to apply for ACI:

  1. You need to be autistic.
    1. You do not have to have an official autism diagnosis to apply.
    2. You can be self-diagnosed as autistic.
  2. You need to be a student at a college or university with at least one year left before you graduate.
    1. Students in TPSID (Transition and Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities) programs can apply.
    2. Students in 2-year community colleges can apply.
    3. Students in 4-year colleges can apply.
    4. Students in graduate school can apply.

The organizers encourage applicants from people who have less chances to do programs like ACI! That means students of color, students with intellectual disabilities, LGBT+ students, low-income students, students who use AAC, and students from other marginalized communities.

Ready to apply?

Visit autisticadvocacy.org/aci for application details and deadlines.