The Mission Project

04/06/2026

We’re hosting a Public Information Meeting and would love for you to join us.

Come learn more about The Mission Project, how we support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and what’s ahead.

📅 April 7, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Sylvester Powell Community Center (Mission, KS)

Whether you’re a family member, community partner, or just curious to learn more, this is a great opportunity to get connected.

More info: themissionproject.org
RSVP: mksoltz@gmail.com

04/04/2026

A quick look at our FOX4 feature 🤍

We’re so thankful to FOX4 News Kansas City for having us in studio to talk about The Mission Project and the launch of IDD Learning Lab.

This new virtual program is designed to help individuals with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities build independence through live, interactive classes, no transportation barriers, just real support from anywhere.

Space is still avaialble for first course, Responsibility and Decision Making, starting April 6.

Thank you again to Brea Love for helping us share this with our community.

Enroll now at https://themissionproject.org/idd-learning-lab-strive-worldwide/

04/03/2026

We’re so excited to launch our new IDD Learning Lab, a virtual program designed to help individuals with autism and IDD build confidence and independence through real-life skills.

There’s still space available in our first course, Responsibility and Decision Making, starting April 6.

If you or someone you know could benefit from this program, we’d love to have you join us. You can view the flyer for more details and sign up at the link below:
https://themissionproject.org/idd-learning-lab-strive-worldwide/

04/01/2026

The Mission Project is launching live, virtual life skills courses designed for individuals with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Through interactive, online classes, participants can build real-world skills like decision making, money management, healthy relationships, and more, all from the comfort of home.

This program helps remove common barriers like transportation and access, giving individuals the tools and confidence to live more independently, wherever they are.

The first course, Responsibility & Decision Making, begins April 6 and will be held live via Zoom with guided instruction and hands-on learning.

If you or someone you know could benefit from this program, you can learn how to enroll here: https://themissionproject.org/idd-learning-lab-strive-worldwide/

04/01/2026

Thank you to FOX4 News Kansas City for having us in the studio today to share more about The Mission Project and what’s ahead!

We’re excited to be launching IDD Learning Lab, a first-of-its-kind virtual program designed to help individuals with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities build independent living skills. By removing barriers like transportation and access, participants can gain confidence through live, interactive classes from anywhere.

The first course, Responsibility and Decision Making, begins April 6.

Thank you again to Brea Love and John Holt - FOX 4 News for helping us share this story 🤍

Learn more at themissionproject.org

03/27/2026

The Mission Project will be at the BV SEAC Special Needs Resource Fair this Tuesday!

This free community event is a great chance to connect with 100+ organizations offering support, services, and resources for individuals with disabilities and their families. From employment and independent living to therapy and community programs, it’s all in one place.

Come see us and learn more about how we support adults with IDD in living independently 💛

📍 Hilltop Conference Center
🗓 Tuesday, March 31
⏰ 5:00–8:00 PM

03/25/2026

Independence looks different for everyone, and we get to see it every day at The Mission Project.

It’s someone heading to a job they’re proud of.
It’s learning something new in art or drama club.
It’s having your own place and the confidence to live your life.

These moments might seem small, but this is what independence looks like. And it’s worth everything. 💛

Want to be part of moments like this? Learn more about ways to donate: https://themissionproject.org/donate/

03/20/2026

Each year, The Mission Project’s Annual Celebration brings our community together in support of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities—and this year’s event is shaping up to be something truly special.

We can’t wait to share stories, celebrate milestones, and rally support for another year of impact. Whether you plan to attend the celebration in person or support from afar, there are multiple ways to get involved!

Theme: Living Proof
Event Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Location: Shawnee Civic Centre: 13817 Johnson Drive Shawnee, KS 66217

Silent Auction Launch: Coming soon!

Learn more and register to attend the event here: https://themissionproject.org/the-annual-celebration-fundraiser-is-around-the-corner/

The Mission Project’s Annual Celebration Fundraiser is Almost Here! Theme: Living ProofEvent Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026 Location: Shawnee Civic Centre 13817 Johnson Drive Shawnee, KS 66217 Silent Auction Launch: Coming soon! Each year, The Mission Project’s Annual Celebration brings our comm...

03/19/2026

March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month!

Developmental disabilities encompass a broad range of conditions that affect an individual’s physical, cognitive, or emotional development, including autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, and intellectual disabilities to name a few. While these conditions present unique challenges, they do not define the entirety of a person’s identity or potential.

As we celebrate this month, let’s commit ourselves to building a more inclusive and supportive world for individuals of all abilities.

Learn how you can help:

Celebrate National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month with The Mission Project and learn how we support independent living and employment in Kansas City.

03/16/2026

If you missed our recent IDD Learning Lab webinar, you can now watch the full recording online.

During this webinar, we introduced IDD Learning Lab, an innovative online program designed to help individuals with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities build real-world independent living skills. The demonstration featured the course “Creating Safe Spaces: Living On Your Own” and showed how the program helps individuals gain confidence and practical skills for everyday independence.

Thank you to STRIVE for partnering with us to help expand access to meaningful learning opportunities.

Watch the webinar here:

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03/13/2026

We’re excited to be part of the 16th Annual Blue Valley Special Needs Resource Fair this year with BV SEAC!

The Mission Project will have a booth at the event, and we look forward to connecting with families, individuals, and community partners to share more about our programs that support adults with developmental disabilities in living independently.

This free public event brings together a wide range of organizations that provide services, resources, and support for individuals with disabilities and their families. It’s a great opportunity to learn about programs in our community.

We hope to see you there.

Please join us at the 16th Annual Blue Valley 2026 Special Needs Resource Fair. This event offers an invaluable opportunity to connect with over 100 providers who cater to a range of supports for various disabilities. Each year, families return to discover new and innovative resources while building connections within the community.

If you are or know someone who may benefit from such a wide array of service offerings, please encourage them to attend. If you have attended in the past, we add new and different vendors every year!

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Hilltop Conference Center (7700 W 143rd St, Overland Park KS 66223)

For more information: bvseac.org/resourcefair
Register as a vendor: bvseac.org/vendors
Questions: bvresourcefair@gmail.com

This is a free and public event. You do not need to have a connection to Blue Valley Schools to attend. All are welcome.

03/12/2026

We recently welcomed students from AdventHealth Kansas City Project SEARCH to The Mission Project for a visit focused on employment and independent living for adults with developmental disabilities.

Our participants Mallory and Oscar shared their personal journeys and gave tours of their apartments, offering a firsthand look at what independence can look like with the right support. Mallory spoke about her role as a Food Service Host at AdventHealth, and Oscar shared about his job at Cinemark Theatres and his path toward independent living.

We’re so proud of Mallory and Oscar for stepping into leadership roles and sharing their experiences.

Learn more about the visit here: https://themissionproject.org/adventhealth-project-search-visits-the-mission-project/

AdventHealth Project SEARCH visited The Mission Project to explore supported employment and independent living programs for adults with developmental disabilities.