Steps for Schools to Apply to Be an Autism-Inclusive Campus Designated Institution
Applications are currently closed. Please watch here for more information soon about application deadline dates!
The College Autism Network proudly presents the first North American Autism-Inclusive Campus Designation. Institutions are not required to have autism-specific programs or social support programs to participate. All 2-year diploma or degree and 4-year degree-granting postsecondary institutions within the United States and Canada are welcome to apply.
How long is the designation process?
Each institution will have 2 years to complete the designation process.
How long is the Autism-Inclusive Campus designation good for?
The Autism-Inclusive Campus designation is approved for 5 years when approved. An institution may apply to renew the designation in their fifth year.
Who can complete the application?
The application may be completed by any campus unit or group representative willing and able to serve as a main advocate for the Autism-Inclusive Campus designation process. The signature of a campus executive administrator with the authorization to commit to the program on behalf of the institution is also required.
What is the cost?
The anticipated assessment fee per institution is currently being determined, as we are in the pilot phase at this time. The assessment fee will include structured meetings with an AICD-rubric trained reviewer for the initial 2 years, as well as access to the AICD planning rubric, and the Review Team’s time/visit. The cost does not include the cost of travel for the Review Team (a team of 2). CAN always tries to do its best to minimize the Review Team travel costs by selecting those on the Review Team who are nearest the institution.
CAN has also created a letter of justification that individuals at their institution may utilize to gain further administrative support.
What is the deadline to apply?
The College Autism Network is not currently accepting applications, but will be opening up the option over the course of the next year or so!
What questions will be asked on the application?
- Name of institution
- Institution location
- Institution type
- What types of degrees does your institution offer?
- What types of degrees does your institution issue to students with autism or other developmental disabilities?
- Key point of contact name
- Key point of contact email address
- Secondary point of contact name
- Secondary point of contact email address
- Please provide a rationale as to why your institution would be a good fit for CAN’s AICD program (No more than 500 words)
- Does your institution have an autism-specific program or social-support program for students with autism?
- If so, what’s the program’s name?
- If so, please include a link to your program’s website.
- If so, please provide a brief description of the types of services your program offers.
- Who on your campus has the authority to confirm your institution’s participation in the AICD process?
- What department budget(s) or campus stakeholder(s) are most likely to financially support the cost of the assessment?
