Stories: Supported Living

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Catching the Holiday Crafting Bug

This past holiday season, several people participating in the Supported Living program came down with a bug—the crafting bug! To celebrate the holiday season, an ornament-making party…

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A Night with Michael Jackson

Several individuals participating in the Supported Living program enjoyed a special treat in November—a Michael Jackson concert! A Michael Jackson impersonator named Danny Dash Andrews put on…

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Spending Summer in the Community

With the weather starting to get cooler and the leaves starting to change color, the individuals who participate in the Supported Living program reflected on all the…

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Celebrating Totality—A Once in a Lifetime Event

On Monday, August 21, Columbia, Missouri experienced a total solar eclipse. The whole community was buzzing with excitement over this once-in-a-lifetime event. To celebrate this rare occurrence,…

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Making Art Together to Celebrate Community

This summer, several individuals participating in the Supported Living program chose to help a local art education non-profit with a large-scale, community art project. Access Arts, a…

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Supported Living

Louise Strives for Independence

The Supported Living program helps participants live the lives they want to live while providing the individual supports they may need to thrive in the community, connect…

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A Day of Pampering for the Ladies

In March, Supported Living staff planned a fun afternoon of pampering for the ladies. Chad Mitchell, Direct Support Specialist, had the idea to put something together after…

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NuVal® Helps Make Healthier Choices Easier

Many of the individuals participating in the Supported Living program have set personal goals for fitness and making healthier food choices, however, a few people had noticed…

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Ryan Moves In

Ryan recently moved into an apartment in the Supported Living program. He’ll turn 24 in May and says that he really likes living on his own. He…