Connections That Count
Each week during the school year, Connections That Count (CTC) provides a safe place for area youth impacted by disabilities and families in the surrounding Mt. Pleasant community to connect with CMU student leaders and participate in fun activities such as craft making, exercise, talent shows, healthy snacks, and meal preparation. Here the youth are able to make friends and build social skills that they may not otherwise have the opportunity to do. Caring and compassionate CMU students gain valuable experience working hands-on with those with disabilities.
CTC has been in existence since 2002, started by Joan Hogan from Counseling and Special Education and some of her students majoring in various programs in the College of Education and Human Services. Now, nearly 20 years later, CTC still provides a valuable resource to the surrounding community through positive relationships, activities, and more.
Human Development and Family Studies Professor Holly Hoffman and two-time CMU alumnus, local businessman, and Mt. Pleasant resident Joe Wentworth are currently leading the initiative.
Apply to participate
Know a youth impacted by disability who is ready to join a fun group? Fill out the participant application form and the participant interest profile.
Become a student leader
Are you a CMU student ready to mentor youth impacted by disability and have fun? Fill out the CMU Student mentor application.
Spring 2024 Activity Schedule
Date | Activity | Location |
January 22 | Winter Welcome! | CDLL/EHS 118 |
January 29 | Woman's Volleyball Team! | SAC |
February 5 | Snow Tubing | Snow Snake Mountain |
February 12 | Valentine's Party | CDLL/EHS 118 |
February 19 | Woman's Lacrosse Team! | SAC |
February 26 | Rock Climbing | Finch Fieldhouse |
March 4 | CMU Spring Break - NO CTC | |
March 11 | St. Patrick's Day Party | CDLL/ EHS 118 |
March 18 | Scavenger Hunt | CDLL/ EHS 118 |
March 25 | Sports Night | Morey Courts |
April 1 | Pajama/Movie Night | CDLL/ EHS 118L |
April 8 | STEM Night | CDLL/ STEM Lab |
April 15 | Talent Show! | CDLL / EHS 118 |
April 22 | End of Year Banquet! | Buck Run Golf Course 5:30- 8 p.m. |