What is MatchKonnection?

         MatchKonnection is a not-for-profit organization created by parents for high functioning

         young adults who have LD, ADHD, Autism, Aspergers .

 

         How did MatchKonnection come about?

         Organizing MatchKonnection began with parents, relatives and friends of people with

         learning and neurological disabilities who wanted to help better the social lives of their

         children. It soon became apparent that we needed to include the very people we were

         trying to guide, so as to provide social opportunities for them.

 

         What does MatchKonnection do?

         Through lectures, concerts, performances and other cultural and social activities, all of

         which incorporate group participation with education, we hope to give our members the

         social and personal tools to be productive and happy members of the society at large.

 

         What is a MatchKonnection event like?

         Our members are always involved. No one just sits and watches passively. This participation  

         enables our members to get to know one another and to interact in a warm and relaxed  

         atmosphere.

 

         Who runs the MatchKonnection events?

         There is a professional facilitator at each meeting or event to help achieve our goals.

         Learning, growing, maturing this is what we hope to accomplish. And, of course, meeting

         people making friends and having fun are valuable side benefits of the process. Our facilitator

         is also always present to encourage discussions on getting jobs, managing finances, dating

         and any other concerns that the participants want to explore.

 

         What kinds of events are provided by MatchKonnection?

         Our activities vary greatly from artist to singer to etcc, but they all include the basics of

         education and participation. The following are just a few of the activities we have offered:

 

         * A jazz singer and pianist taught us the history of jazz thru song.

 

         * On Martin Luther Kings birthday, a speaker discussed with the group Dr. King's

            contribution.

 

         * Professional actors.provided an evening of improvisation and role playing.

 

         * Rabbi Topolovski led us in a sing-along with his guitar.

 

         * Nutritionists, physical trainers and color experts shared their ideas and expertise

            to help our members feel better and be healthier.

 

         * Teacher of folk dance led the group in a fun and exciting lesson .