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Elevating Neurodiversity in Community Colleges

March 12, 2026

Equity in Action: Pathways Research, Strategy, and Practice Brief Series

Publication Title: Elevating Neurodiversity in Community Colleges: Opportunities for Increasing Inclusivity in Uncertain Times

Authors:  Brett R. Nachman, Assistant Professor, Pitt School of Education, and Jason A. Keist

Publication Date: Fall 2025

Featured Excerpt: “Ultimately, the opportunities for instigating lasting and meaningful change are contingent upon the combination of policymakers and practitioners centering neurodivergent voices, leveraging their strengths, and valuing their opinions—as a collective and across the intersections of their identities.”


About the Series

The Equity in Action Research and Strategy Brief Series aims to explore and feature key issues, plans for action,
and practices that advance and inclusion within P-20 education. These briefs seek to address persistent disparities in student opportunities and outcomes.

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