WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Officials with the ASCEND Program at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) invite all to attend their open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 2, at the Lybyer Technology Center, 605 W. Main St., in West Plains.
The drop-in event, which will take place in Lybyer Room 101, will give area residents an opportunity to learn more about the program for autistic students and the services provided.
Implemented in last year, the ASCEND (Autism Support Can Empower New Directions) Program is designed to help area autistic students transition into college and toward a life of personal success and independence. The program, which is the first of its kind in this region, offers specialized support services to students so they can successfully navigate a traditional college path and reach personally…
