Communicating Choices Through Technology
Commercial or custom designed therapeutic devices or equipment commonly referred to as “assistive technology” are used to increase capacity and minimize the functional limitations associated with a…
New Fall Transition Network Classes Offer Options
Transition Network, a partnership between BCFR’s Life & Work Connections program and Columbia College is offering some new classes this fall. Work It: Think Critically &…
Mary’s Trip to the Sunshine State
Mary had the opportunity to travel to Orlando, Florida this spring to attend her brother Tom’s wedding. She and Shana Landrum, Direct Support Professional for the Supported…
Taking Things One Step at a Time
As every person’s abilities and needs differ, sometimes it is necessary for a person with a disability to require specialized equipment to live a more independent life….
Work It! — Teens in Transition Summer 2016
Through partnership with the Missouri Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), the Life & Work Connections program this summer offered pre-employment transition services to high school students who…
Employee Spotlight: Amy Lester
By Laurie Ritter Amy Lester has worked for Boone County Family Resources for a total of 15 years. For the past five years, Amy has worked as…
Celebrating 40 Years of Helping People Thrive, Connect & Achieve
On May 26, we celebrated 40 years of providing services and supports to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in Boone County. A large crowd turned…
Jason and Katie Take a Trip for Disability Rights
By Jason Mize and Katie Kinder From June 14 – June 16, we went to the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) Annual Conference in Baltimore. We both…
Legislative Advocacy Matters: HB 1565
By Mark Satterwhite On Thursday June 9, Governor Nixon signed into law House Bill 1565. This law will increase the asset limit for people enrolled in the…