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Students introduce 'Differently Angled' club for adults with disabilities to Rexburg City Council
Summary
Two student founders told the council about a new social and advocacy group for adults with autism, ADHD and other disabilities that will host events, emphasize safety and encourage workplace empowerment. They asked community members to join and follow the club's Facebook page.
Parker, co‑founder and leader of a new campus and community group, and Jake West, the group's founder, presented the "Differently Angled" Autism and Disabilities Club to the Rexburg City Council on Sept. 18.
Parker described the club's mission as "to bring like‑minded people together who have autism, ADHD and some other disabilities through social activities," and said planned events include game nights, movie nights and community outings. The presenters said membership will be open to people without disabilities as well and that events for younger attendees will include adult supervision. "We want everyone to feel safe," Parker said, urging interested people to connect via the club's Facebook page.
Mayor and council members praised the students' slides and presentation. Council members noted the club could help address loneliness among adults with disabilities and support longer‑term goals such as workplace empowerment and trust‑building. The city did not make any formal commitments during the meeting but welcomed the group's outreach and said staff would help where possible.
The council packet for the Sept. 18 meeting lists the presentation as an agenda item; no formal action or funding request accompanied the presentation.
