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Dive into the vibrant world of game design, development and play as we celebrate neurodiversity with an exciting new challenge! Embark on a challenge where innovation knows no bounds. Interested in using games as a way to understand and address neurodiversity strengths and challenges. Then join us for:

Let's Make the Rules: A Game Creation Experience
February 7, 2025
1:00 - 6:00 PM
Design Innovation Hub (DI HUB)

Let's Make the Rules is an experience where diverse minds come together to create their own games. to embark on an empowering journey through through this Neurodiversity Challenge!

Why Participate?

• Learn about how different games can be tools to address intended outcomes and challenges: from community building to self assurance and everything in between.
• Be with like-minded individuals from diverse backgrounds to select and create the type of game you want to create;
• Work individually, as a group, or team up to make your game come to life;
• Learn how to use innovative maker technology in the creation of a game;
• Spend time playing the games created while participating in a Celebratory Event!
• This event is open to ALL Kent State students from any college on the Kent campus or from our regional campuses interested in celebrating neurodiversity.

What can you expect from this challenge?

• This event was created with input from neurodiverse KSU students to provide inclusive, yet diverse experiences for ALL students. 
• The day will include exciting, engaging creative activities, refreshments and much more! If you're a fan of games, enjoy creating games (from board to computer based) this event is for you!
• If you enjoy problem-solving, friendly competition, or observing others as they engage in games-we've got you covered!
• Individuals will be supported and respected throughout the event and will be provided with details about the flow of the day ahead of time.

Have questions or want to learn more? Contact Lisa Audet at laudet@kent.edu

Event Information

Friday, February 7
1:00 - 6:00 PM
Fellows Suite, DIH 250
Design Innovation Hub (DI HUB)

This event is created by the Neurodiversity Research Initiative, sponsored by the Brain Health Research Institute and hosted by the Design Innovation Initiative at 5XÉçÇø.