Author: Quincy Simmons
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Access Isn’t the Finish Line: Rethinking Higher Ed for Neurodivergent Minds
By. Quincy M. Simmons Story Overview Not long ago, neurodivergent students were pushed away from higher education—mischaracterized as incapable, denied proper support or steered toward alternative paths. When Brian Liston, who self-identifies as being on the autism spectrum, started attending Ulster Community College in 1999, he had little support. “The transition from high school to…