MICC Graduates Receive Silver and Bronze Medals in the Special Olympics USA Games!
This June, athletes from around the United States gathered in Minnesota to compete at the Special Olympics USA Games! MICC graduates Kayla ‘20, Michael ‘24, and Aaron ‘24 were selected last summer to join Team Minnesota. Michael and Aaron have been training to compete in soccer and Kayla with her father in unified golf, to prepare for the big games! Read our previous blog […]
MICC Graduate featured on Target’s Disability Pride Month Panel!
July is Disability Pride Month! MICC Board Member Jake Konerza, Senior Director Digital Accessibility with Target Corporation, connected MICC with an opportunity to have a participant join a webinar panel for Target team members on disability, accessibility, and inclusion. MICC Graduate Jenna Olson ‘20 joined four panelists to share her experiences living and working with autism to an audience of nearly 100 Target team members. The panel was entitled, “Breaking Barriers, Building Futures” and aimed to break barriers by advancing accessibility and inclusion, […]
MICC graduates in the final stretch of training for Special Olympics USA Games
As announced last summer, our very own MICC graduates Kayla (‘20, unified golf), Michael (‘24, soccer), and Aaron (‘24, soccer) were selected to join Special Olympics’ Team Minnesota for the USA Games happening right here in the Twin Cities this June! Read our previous blog post announcing their selection for Team Minnesota here, their fun-filled Treasure Island weekend with Team MN in […]
MICC graduate visits Today’s Autistic Moment podcast to talk friendships and community!
LISTEN TO THE EPISODE Gaby is a 2021 graduate of MICC’s College program and a current participant in MICC’s Community program. MICC graduate Gaby joined a recent episode of “Today’s Autistic Moment,” hosted by Philip King-Lowe! Gaby discussed the importance of having a strong community in the episode entitled, “Autistics Building Community and Friendships.” Here are a few highlights from Gaby’s interview! Philip: What […]
MICC Champion’s Breakfast Recap
We highlighted our MICC stars at our annual Champion’s Breakfast! This event is all about recognizing and celebrating those who are partnering, overseeing, exemplifying, and investing in our vision. Our participants, board members, supporters, and community partners joined us for a morning of breakfast, networking, and inspiration. MICC CEO Amy Gudmestad and co-emcee Ann Meehan […]
MICC graduate visits Today’s Autistic Moment podcast for ADHD Awareness Month!
LISTEN TO THE EPISODE Tyler Hackner is a senior in MICC’s College program. MICC participant Tyler Hackner joined a recent episode of “Today’s Autistic Moment,” hosted by Philip King-Lowe! Highlighting that October is ADHD Awareness Month, Tyler discussed the unique experience of having both an autism and ADHD diagnosis on the episode entitled, “AuDHD Strengths […]
Listen to MICC participant Michael on a special edition of the Today’s Autistic Moment podcast!
LISTEN TO THE EPISODE Michael Fuell is a 2018 MICC graduate and current Community program participant. He works at the Great Wolf Lodge in Bloomington, Minnesota. MICC participant Michael Fuell joined a recent episode of “Today’s Autistic Moment,” hosted by Philip King-Lowe! This Special Edition: What We Have to Say documentary featured reactions and concerns […]
MICC participants Dustin and Jenna featured on WCCO!
WATCH THE STORY WCCO featured MICC participants Dustin and Jenna along with MICC CEO Amy Gudmestad in a story about autistic adults living and working independently! The story featured Dustin at his job at Davanni’s and Jenna in her role as a pharmacy technician at CVS. Both discussed their path to independence and the importance […]
MICC participant featured on Rochester KTTC News
WATCH THE INTERVIEW Rochester’s KTTC TV visited campus to interview MICC staff and participants, including Josie who is originally from Rochester! The interviews discussed how MICC programs empower participants to live independently with thriving careers and vibrant social lives. The reporter spoke with Chief Program Officer Anna Hilfers and MICC participant Josie about what MICC […]
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 […]