As COVID-19 has turned our world upside down, MICC has remained steadfast and resilient. We haven't missed a beat because of the support from our community.

In the spring semester, as our College Program students returned home, Instructors recreated all classes within a new online platform. Advisors and Specialists provided online check-ins with participants and families. The Admissions team started hosting virtual tours and open houses. The Careers Program began offering new continued education opportunities to Community Program participants. Annual events successfully moved to online platforms. Graduation was hosted in-person but with safety and social distancing measures in place. And after significant preparation and safety protocols, we welcomed the College Program student body back to campus this fall.

MICC participants have been just as steadfast and resilient. Participants quickly pivoted to distance learning; 85% of MICC families felt distance learning opportunities offered were good or excellent. Social activities made a transition to online options, which is continuing as we've seen some of our participants are engaging more virtually than offline. Early in the COVID-19 era, 40% of MICC participants remained employed as essential workers while others were furloughed or laid off. Our Job Developers supported participant’s decisions around re-entering the workforce and provided guidance about how to move forward safely. While unemployment is still high in the country, 88% of participants are again meaningfully employed.

As many organizations have experienced, these unprecedented times can be devastating. Even more so now, we believe that preparing for the unexpected is a necessity. We have conquered the challenges we've faced thus far, and, with your support, we can be prepared to continue transforming the lives of individuals and families affected by the autism spectrum and learning differences. #givemicc

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