Get to Know Lanny
Lanny, like many teens his age, enjoys hanging out with his friends, playing video games and bemoaning school. He loves to ride his bike and play baseball…
Brothers Achieve Better Outcomes
Aramis and Brandon are two gentle, sweet brothers who enjoy activities like other typical “tween” boys – playing outside, watching television, or playing video games. But that…
A Place to Call Home
Barbi, who will be 60 years old next month, has been in and out of placement since she was 15. She’s moved many times and lived in…
Robin’s Ready to Work
As the new year kicks off, Robin is ready to begin working on a long-time goal of joining the workforce here in Columbia. And with the combination…
Meet Miss Addie
Adeline, or “Addie” as her friends and family call her, is a cute seven-year-old first grader at New Haven Elementary school in Columbia. Like many girls her…
The Future’s So Bright
Isaac is a charming, polite, talkative senior in high school who is excited about his future. He is looking forward with much anticipation to his upcoming 18th…
Meet William, Future Computer Wiz
When William grows up, he says he wants to work on computers, maybe even be a programmer for video games. This spunky 10-year-old’s favorite thing in school…
Max, King of the Wild Things
“’And now,” cried Max, ‘let the wild rumpus start!’” So begins the adventures of Max, the main character in Maurice Sendak’s classic children’s book Where the Wild…
Larry Heads to the World Games
If ever there was a family that embodied the true spirit of the mission of Special Olympics, it’s the Stephens family. Bob and Janice encouraged their son,…