MICC Senior speaks at MN Capitol
In March 2025, MICC CEO Amy Gudmestad, along with three seniors and a graduate, visited the House Office of Higher Education committee to spread awareness about MICC’s programs and how the investment from the state is changing the lives of neurodivergent adults. Abbie (pictured left in front of the Minnesota State Capitol) was one of […]
MICC participant featured in Minnesota Women’s Press online essay
READ DINAH’S ESSAY MICC participant and 2024 graduate Dinah had the opportunity to share her story in a digital essay with Minnesota Women’s Press this month! Published alongside an essay from the Autism Society of Minnesota’s Zephyr James to celebrate Autism Acceptance Month, Dinah’s essay tells the story of her diagnosis with a non-verbal learning […]
MICC staff attend and present at 30th Annual Minnesota Autism Conference
MICC partners with the Autism Society of Minnesota annually, and sponsors the MN Autism Conference as part of our ongoing collaboration. Many MICC staff attended the conference and our admissions department hosted an exhibit table, sharing information about our programs with other conference attendees. On Thursday, April 17, MICC staff Lauren Gunhus (ILS & Wellness […]
MICC CEO Amy Gudmestad speaks with WCCO about Autism Acceptance
READ THE ARTICLE From the Minnesota Autism Conference in Bloomington on April 17, MICC CEO Amy Gudmestad and Autism Society of Minnesota’s Executive Director Ellie Wilson spoke to WCCO’s Adam Duxter. The segment discussed how our two organizations are supporting the growing needs of autistic and neurodivergent adults in Minnesota—and Amy and Ellie shared their insights […]
MICC participant and CEO Amy Gudmestad on KSTP’s Minnesota Live!
WATCH HERE For Autism Acceptance Month, MICC graduate Jenna Olson and CEO Amy Gudmestad stopped by KSTP to chat with Megan Newquist and Chris Egert! On the set of Minnesota Live, Amy and Jenna shared how MICC – Minnesota Independence College and Community is meeting the growing demand for services for neurodivergent adults. The segment […]
MICC participant talks independence and autistic leadership on Today’s Autistic Moment podcast!
LISTEN TO THE EPISODE Jenna Olson is a 2020 MICC graduate and current Community program member. MICC participant Jenna Olson joined a recent episode of “Today’s Autistic Moment,” hosted by Philip King-Lowe! Jenna shared her journey to independence through MICC’s College program and the two discussed several topics affecting the autistic community today, including leadership, […]
2025 MICC Gala Recap: The Game of Life
This year, MICC’s 22nd Annual Gala, themed ‘The Game of Life: Choose Your Own Adventure,’ was an incredible celebration of our participants, their journeys to independence, and our generous community. On Saturday, March 15, 2025, The Depot in Minneapolis was alive with the spirit of inclusivity and achievement, bringing together more than 700 community members— […]