The first 10 doctoral students are finishing the program, which aims to help young people with disabilities in the transition from high school. Recruitment for the next cohort of scholars will begin soon.
Northwest Arkansasâ first pick-your-own tulip farm opened April 15, providing a family-friendly outdoor activity for locals, and employment opportunities for neurodivergent individuals.Â
True Colors Farm is run by PerspectAbility, a local nonprofit with the mission of building an inclusive environment where neurodivergent adults can live independently, continue their education and have access to a variety of opportunities, according to the organization.
 A group of parents with neurodiverse children formed the organization after they started meeting for coffee to assess the resources available for their children in Arkansas. They discussed ways to expand available resources and help members of the neurodiverse community connect with each other, said Celeste Michaud, a founder of PerspectAbility.   Â