About Club Can

Our Mission & Vision

Club CAN creates a neurodiversity affirming community where individuals are valued for their strengths, build authentic relationships, and experience meaningful connection and belonging. 

Our vision is to see a world where neurological differences are appreciated, valued, and respected.

Our Story

Club CAN-Community Appreciating Neurodiversity Inc. is a nonprofit developed by licensed Speech-Language Pathologists to provide neurodiversity affirming CANection Social Events for neurodivergent individuals ages 11-adulthood in the community. In 2026, we are developing a new program, the Club CAN Workforce Bridge (CWB) Pilot program designed to create pathways to meaningful employment and long-term career growth for neurodivergent adults. We are also working to expand our programming to include functional speech-language pathology services remotely and in the community. 

We support participants with interacting with peers at individual comfort levels using a strengths-based approach providing 2 CANnection Social Events monthly (With the exception of November and December where we host 1 event due to the holidays).

Meet Our Team

Kelsey Kaestner, M.S., CCC-SLP
Founder & Executive Director

Alison Palermo, M.A., CCC-SLP
Co-Founder & Program Coordinator

Kim Glassman, M.S., CCC-SLP
Ages 11–14 Program Lead

Board of Directors

Mike Allen
President

Jean Hansen
Treasurer

Board Member Vacancy
Secretary

Jack Crews
Board member

Betsy Bennholz-Kramer
Board member

Community Partners

Subaru of Olathe

Always & Permanent Jewelry & Art Studio

Top Golf Overland Park

Annual Reports & Financials

Coming Soon