More Than a Retreat: Creating Memories That Last a Lifetime
By Sam Sack, Social Manager Ask an MICC College graduate about some of their favorite memories, and chances are they’ll mention a retreat. It’s the excitement of trying something completely new, laughing around a campfire, exploring a new town with friends, or bringing home a small keepsake to remember the experience. While every retreat looks […]
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 […]
Conversations with the CEO
What do MICC participants want staff to know about their experiences on campus? MICC staff decided we’d like to find out! While participants regularly meet with program staff, they don’t often get to sit down and chat with our very own CEO Amy Gudmestad! So “Conversations with the CEO” began last year as a way […]
An Autistic College Student’s Journey to Independence: Holt’s Success at MICC
Holt is a MICC Ambassador, pictured above at a recent MICC Admissions Preview Days event. Back row, left to right: Ryan, Holt, Nick, Taylor; Front row, left to right: Lyndsey, Ann. For autistic adults seeking independence, the path can be challenging, but MICC offers a supportive neurodiverse environment that helps them thrive. In a recent episode of […]
Participant of the Month – DG
We are celebrating the April Participant of the Month, DG, a College Program junior! (They would like to be anonymous on social media, but we still want to celebrate the great work they have been doing as a participant!) Participant of the Month is awarded by nominations from both peers and staff for individuals who […]