I just met with Sean Swindler of the Kansas Center for Autism Research and Training at a meeting for the Autism Spectrum Support Club here on campus. What a great group! The club is inclusive, made up of JCCC students with Autism and their friends, peers, and supporters. The goal of the club is for all members to learn from one another, experience social activities, and develop friendships. The group includes both activities on campus and activities in the surrounding community.
They need volunteers at their meetings to help with social skills and social interactions. Usually they have a short meeting and then do some sort of activity, either on or off campus. Today they were on their way to tour JCCC’s athletic facilities and next time they’re taking a bus to the Oak Park Mall!
Swindler said they’re always looking for volunteers to help out every other Thursday at 3:30pm and that volunteers can commit to as few or as many meetings as they need. He also mentioned they’re happy to write recommendation letters for student volunteers!
For more information you can contact:
Sean Swindler, sswindler@kumc.edu, 913-897-8472
or
Carla Dodge, cdodge@jccc.edu, 913-468-8500 ext. 4248