- 8500 210th St W #148, Lakeville, MN 55044
- kota@kotaconnections.net
- 952·469·1555
- 8500 210th St W, Suite 148, Lakeville, MN 55044
- kota@kotaconnections.net
- 952·469·1555
The calendar is rebuilt each month based on what our clients request. Some activities recur, some are one-time outings, and the monthly KC meeting anchors the schedule. This page walks through how it all works.
Our staff talks with clients regularly about what they want to do. Those ideas become the activities on the calendar. Some are sourced from a long-running list of favorites, movie outings, dinners, themed events, and others come from one-time interests: a concert someone wants to see, an event that sounds fun, a seasonal opportunity.
Clients call the office with their ideas or bring them up during the monthly KC meeting
Recurring activities are scheduled across the month with variety in mind
Special interests get added when they line up with the schedule
Most months end up with activities on all but a few days
Twice a month, many of our clients and most of our staff come together for a single meeting we call the KC meeting. Around 40 clients typically attend. It is part check-in, part group conversation, and part visibility for new and prospective clients to see how Kota runs, the single best activity to attend if you are exploring services.
Attendees get priority on the events they sign up for
All activities are billed through Day Support Services (DSS), one of the categories covered under our 245D license. All activities operate on an average 1 staff to 3 clients staffing ratio.
Most activities are fully covered by Day Support Services funding, no per-activity charge for the staffing.
Most activities each month require spending money for tickets or admission. Amounts are listed on the calendar.
Most activities are group outings. A staff member picks up a small group of clients, drives them to the activity, runs the activity with them, and brings everyone home. Staff use personal or company vehicles. Group sizes typically run between four and twenty clients per outing, with a one-to-three staff ratio on average.
Staff work on interpersonal skills throughout the outing without making it the focus. Clients get the chance to interact with peers, build social connections, and practice navigating community settings in real time. The skill-building happens inside the activity, not in a classroom.
Call us at 952·469·1555 and we will send the latest calendar. Our website also has a full listing of the activities being offered.
Yes. Call us before attending so we can let you know about tickets, costs, location, and any last-minute changes. The KC meeting is the best activity for a first visit.
No. Staff transport clients in personal or company vehicles, neither of which is modified for accessibility. We are not able to meet the needs of clients who require vehicle modifications.
Most months have activities nearly every day. There are usually only a few days each month without something scheduled.
In most situations, family or friends are welcome to attend events. They need to follow all the same rules and not be a distraction; if there are issues, they will be asked not to come again. Let Kota know of the interest at least one week prior to the event. Some events will not allow it, and we will tell you when you ask. Anyone attending is responsible for their own ticket prices or admissions.