We Remember Caye-Jean
“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” – A.A. Milne
The STEPs to Getting a Job
People get jobs so they can live in and enjoy the community. Nicholas was determined to do just that. Working with his support coordinator, Nicholas learned about…
Disability Rights Legislative Day 2018
A contingent of advocates from Boone County exercised their civil rights on March 14, rallying with hundreds of others in the state capitol rotunda, and meeting with…
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…