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Project

Johnson County Community College (JCCC) Autism Club

Center:

KS-Schiefelbusch Institute for Life Span Studies, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2022

Contact Information:

Sean Swindler
[email protected]
913-945-6840

Project Description:

JCCC is the largest educator of undergraduates in Kansas and home to the Autism Spectrum Support Club (facilitated by LEND faculty). This club promotes social learning opportunities on the college campus. LEND Trainees have served as peer mentors and have been directly involved in program design and implementation. This is also a strong community partner in the area of recruitment for self advocate trainees in the KS LEND training program.

Keyword(s):

JCCC, autism club

Core Function(s):

Training Trainees, Continuing Education/Community Training

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention, Recreation-Related Activities, Other - Leadership

Target Audience:

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Adults with Disabilities

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Single-County, State