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February Participants of the Month

2/29/2024

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MICC's Participants of the Month are awarded by nominations from both peers and staff for individuals who have clearly demonstrated one or more of our three R’s: responsibility, resilience, and respect.

​Read more about Holt and Kari, this month's winners.

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MICC on 106.1 BOB FM

2/7/2024

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Amy Gudmestad, MICC's CEO, had an excellent discussion with Nurse Kelly of Friesen Holistic Services and 106.1 BOB FM’s Neil Freeman about MICC and our College, Careers, and Summer Programs. Amy and Kelly discussed why MICC is needed now more than ever to help autistic adults create their own independent lives:
  • 1 in 34 children in Minnesota diagnosed with autism.
  • 100,000 neurodiverse children in Minnesota are aging out of school services. 
  • 87% of autistic adults live with their parents or caregivers.

MICC stands at the forefront of addressing this need, offering a lifeline to autistic adults aspiring to carve out their own paths in life. By focusing on real-world skills, MICC equips students with the tools necessary for success in both their personal and professional lives, challenging the status quo for neurodivergent adults. As Kelly shares, "Autism doesn't end at graduation." She knows first-hand the importance of support after high school - her son, Michael, is a proud MICC College graduate who is living an independent life!

Our thanks to Neil for providing the platform and engaging us with thoughtful questions, to Kelly for extending the invitation and sharing her son's journey with MICC, and to the listeners of BOB Country for tuning in and supporting our cause. Your interest and support play a crucial role in our mission to empower autistic individuals towards independence!

Listen to the recording here (10 minutes):

Minnesota Independence College and Community (MICC) is a nonprofit post-high school vocational and life skills training program for autistic and neurodivergent adults. Since its founding in 1996, MICC has remained dedicated to helping participants make successful transitions towards independent living, self-sufficiency, and true belonging.

​Through hands-on learning, education, support, and resources, MICC participants achieve sustained, independent living, rewarding employment, financial security, personal growth and responsible citizenship. For more information about MICC, visit https://www.miccommunity.org/.

Media inquiries can be sent to [email protected].
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Effective, August 1, 2018, Minnesota Life College changed its name to MICC., pronounced ‘em’ ‘eye’ ‘see’ ‘see’.
​MICC stands for Minnesota Independence College and Community.


At MICC, the values of diversity, equity and inclusion are essential elements of our vibrant learning community. It is vital that everyone receives the tools to succeed and thrive regardless of neurodiversity, race, ethnicity, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status or any other identity. We are committed to embracing diverse perspectives and creating a supportive environment for all to discuss, challenge, and explore how we can continuously enrich the MICC community.