All Dressed Up for Night to Shine
Each February, the Tim Tebow Foundation sponsors a Night to Shine—a prom-like social event for individuals with disabilities ages 14 and older. The event features dancing, a…
A Playwright Is Born
While working on getting her undergraduate degree in international studies at the University of Missouri, Jessica took a beginning playwriting class. One of her assignments was to…
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…
Mustafa is Motivated to Move
For three-year-old Mustafa, the freedom of moving on his own is a new concept that he seems to enjoy. Boone County Family Resources funded the adaptation of…
Work Crew Experience Gives Josh the Advantage
Josh is a junior in high school and has started planning for what life will look like after high school graduation. He took part in the Teens…
A Dream Come True
Sydney is enjoying every bit of her senior year at Rock Bridge High School. She likes her classes, participates in several extracurricular activities, including cheerleading, and says…
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…
IPS Works for Kara
Since October 2016, the agency has been piloting an Individual Placement and Support (IPS) supported employment model for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities, in partnership with the Division…
Smart Watches Support Building Good Habits
For people of all abilities, young and old, having a daily routine is important. Routines help people remember to take care of daily personal needs and to…