Autism Resource Center of Kansas City

04/02/2026

April is Autism Awareness Month 💙

At the Autism Resource Center, awareness is just the beginning. Every day, we work to create opportunities for young adults with autism to grow, connect, and build meaningful, independent lives.

Join us in celebrating abilities, embracing differences, and supporting a more inclusive community.

03/24/2026

Did you catch us earlier this month on KCTV5 News Kansas City's My KC LIVE? 📺With two events right around the corner, we challenged Shane & Kerrigan to a putting challenge while chatting through our Charity Golf Classic and the Autism & the Workplace: 2026 Summit! Watch the full spot online at kctv5.com/2026/03/10/autism-resource-center-of-kansas-city/ 🎥

⛳ Charity Golf Classic
- April 20th at 10am
- Falcon Ridge Golf Club
- Register at events.golfstatus.com/event/autism-resource-center-charity-golf-classic-2026

🎙 Autism & the Workplace Summit
- April 25th at 8:30am
- KU Edwards Campus
- Register at eventbrite.com/e/autism-the-workplace-2026-autism-resource-center-summit-tickets-1983803960047?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

03/06/2026

⛳🗓 Registration is now open for the 2026 Charity Golf Classic! Are you ready to tee up for a great cause?!

Join us Monday, April 20th, at Falcon Ridge Golf Club of Lenexa for a day of golf, contests, barbecue, booze, and fun! A big thank you to our sponsors at Sports Radio 810 WHB and Jack Stack Barbecue for gearing us up for an awesome day on the green.

⏰ 10am Shotgun Start
🏌🏼‍♀️ $1000 per foursome
💙 100% of proceeds donated

Register today at: events.golfstatus.com/event/autism-resource-center-charity-golf-classic-2026

03/02/2026

We've had an amazing start to our Connections Social Club for young adults and are thrilled to announce ✨𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀✨ to our program lineup! High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors are invited to join us each month for an evening of supported socialization & fun.

Our first Junior Connections will be held on Tuesday, March 17th! Want to learn more or get signed up? Email admin@aarckc.org.

02/20/2026

NOW ENROLLING 🗓

A new series of Pathways to Employment begins this April! This series of three cohort programs is designed to build confidence, develop practical job skills, and uncover individual strengths and interests for individuals with ASD navigating the workplace.

Through hands-on training, guided support, and real-world practice, participants gain the tools they need to take meaningful steps toward successful, fulfilling employment.
Learn more and apply online at aarckc.org/program-pathways-to-employment

02/09/2026

Do you catch us last week on my on My KC LIVE? 📺✨

Thank you to Kerrigan Arnold and the KCTV5 News Kansas City team for inviting us to share our mission and programs to the community. Watch our full feature at kctv5.com/2026/02/05/autism-resource-center-kansas-city/ and visit aarckc.org to learn more.

01/29/2026

Inside our walls and out in the community, our members are building real-world skills through hands-on, in-person work opportunities. 💪

Thank you to our community partners at Flourish Furniture Bank, Zarda Bar-B-Q & Catering Co. and Grace Church for helping create these opportunities for growth!

01/22/2026

Next up! Our 𝘗𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘌𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵: 𝘚𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯 session begins Tuesday, 2/3.

The focus? Building the tools to maintain long-term success in the workplace.

This 3-week group program is designed for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder seeking support in navigating workplace dynamics.

Spots are still available! 👉 Learn more and sign up today at AARCKC.org

01/11/2026

• 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 & 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 •

Join us January 16th at Red Door Woodfired Grill of Lenexa for our upcoming Connections Social Club event!

Please sign up in advance, as this evening of fun, food, and socialization will be held in a private room at Red Door Woodfired Grill of Lenexa from 6-7:30pm.

💲 $35 per person, plus cost of meal
📨 Email admin@aarckc.org by 1/14 to register
🔗 Learn more at aarckc.org/program-connections

01/09/2026

Every step forward is powered by connection, collaboration, and care. We’re proud to continue growing programs that support independence, employment, and community engagement for the individuals we serve.

Learn more our newest program, Pathways to Employment, at aarckc.org/program-pathways-to-employment 🔗

12/18/2025

Sign up TODAY!

Connections Social Club is heading to CLASS Fitness & Training tomorrow evening for an Adaptive Training Class and supported socialization.

🗓️ Tomorrow, December 19th
⏰ 6:00-7:30
📍 15325 W 67th Street | Shawnee, KS
💲 $40

Email admin@aarckc.org to learn more and get signed up or visit aarckc.org/program-connections to discover the mission of Connections Social Club!

12/15/2025

🎄 Great news—our holiday giving partnership has been extended! 🎄
Thanks to our generous community partners at Nick and Jake's Overland Park, the ARC Giving Tree fundraiser has been extended through December 21!

When you add a donation ornament to the ARC Giving Tree or make a donation online at aarckc.org/give, you’ll not only be supporting our programs for individuals with Autism—you’ll also be automatically entered to win one of three raffle prizes donated by Nick & Jake’s and Sports Radio 810 WHB 🎁

Updated Raffle Details:
🗓 Raffle now closes Saturday, 12/21
✉️ Donating in-store? Be sure to add your email address to your ornament for raffle entry.

Thank you for spreading extra holiday cheer and supporting ARC this season! ❤️

Now through December 21st, make a donation to Autism Resource Center of Kansas City and you’ll be entered to win one of three raffle packages donated by the generous Nick & Jakes family.