Life & Work Connections

We all appreciate belonging and giving to our community, people with disabilities are no exception.

Meaningful life and work are important

From youth in transition to adults living in their own homes, participants are building skills for full community participation.

Learn more about:

  • Learning skills for life at home and in the community
  • Group learning in classroom and community settings
  • Job skills training through paid work experiences
  • Finding and keeping a job

Life & Work Connections Stories

A large group of individuals served by BCFR and staff cheer on the steps of the Capitol.
Life and Work Connections, Supported Living

Disability Rights Legislative Day 2025

On February 26, staff and individuals served from Supported Living traveled to Jefferson City to participate in Disability Rights Legislative Day (DRLD), joining other advocates in pushing…

Life and Work Connections

EquipmentShare Collaborates with BCFR

People with developmental disabilities are demonstrably employable and contribute to the richness, diversity and productivity within a workforce, and business’s bottom line. BCFR’s Board of Directors is…

Tom stands on the indoor courtyard of Mort's in the MU Student Union. He is wearing a black baseball cap and black chef's coat.
Life and Work Connections

Tom’s Success with Life & Work Connections

Sixteen years ago, Life and Work Connections (LWC) helped Tom find a job at the University of Missouri Student Union. Through the years, Tom has enjoyed his…

Working with Christi has been really great, she’s trained me in a lot of things and I’ve learned from all the trainings we’ve been through. She taught me to use the bus, and I know how to get places now. Back in my old place, she used to train me how to cook and make meals. I never had an iPhone before, (I thought) maybe this is something Christi can train me to use.

– Tomas
Tomas wears a face mask and holds a can of soup in one hand, and his phone and white cane in the other. Tomas has medium light skin tones, dark hair, and is wearing a zip up hoodie.