Understanding the Missouri ABLE Program
The Friends of Boone County Family Resources presents another Speaker Series presentation on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Boone County Family Resources main office,…
Six Seniors Graduate from STEP Program Ready to Work
Written by Mark Satterwhite, Director of Life & Work Connections On May 12, six graduating high school seniors celebrated completion of the Seamless Transition through Enhanced Partnership…
Jason Recognized as Self-advocate of the Year
At the late April 2015 People First of Missouri Conference “A Season for Change,” Jason Mize – Vice-president, People First of Boone County – was honored as…
Columbia Transition Team Presents Transition Academy on May 15
Transition planning for students with special needs has never been more important. That’s why the Columbia Transition Team, a partnership of area agencies serving people with disabilities,…
Disability Rights Legislative Day & the ADA Legacy Tour
Written by Mark Satterwhite, Director of Life & Work Connections Tuesday, March 31 was a big day for disability rights in Missouri. Hundreds of people with disabilities…
Transition Matters – Equipping Students with Disabilities for Life After High School
The Friends of Boone County Family Resources Speaker Series presents “Transition Matters – Equipping Students with Disabilities for Life After High School” – an informative workshop about…
BCFR Director Honored with Distinguished Service Award
For Immediate Release – December 17, 2014 For More Information Contact – Robyn Kaufman, Executive Director at (573) 874-1995 BCFR Director Honored with Distinguished Service Award Mark Satterwhite, Director of…
Direct Support Professionals Week Recognizes Unsung Heroes
The week of September 7-13, 2014, has been declared State and National Direct Support Professionals Week in an effort to recognize and express appreciation for the work…
In Memory of Russ Williams, Boone County Family Resource Board Member
Russ Williams has been a member of the Boone County Family Resources Board of Directors for more than a dozen years. His service with the Elks Lodge…