Six Seniors Graduate from STEP Program Ready to Work
Written by Mark Satterwhite, Director of Life & Work Connections On May 12, six graduating high school seniors celebrated completion of the Seamless Transition through Enhanced Partnership…
Matt is Mastering Independence
Matt is a Student Service Coordinator II at the MU Disability Center where he’s worked for a little more than 10 years. Through his role, he assists…
Team 108 Helps Clean Up Columbia
In early April, four individuals who live in the Supported Living Residential Program decided to participate in the 19th annual Clean Up Columbia city-wide event. They were…
Javion Works Toward a Bright Future
Javion is a confident, friendly young man. Currently a junior at Battle High School, Javion is focused on building vocational skills for productive life as an adult….
Jason Recognized as Self-advocate of the Year
At the late April 2015 People First of Missouri Conference “A Season for Change,” Jason Mize – Vice-president, People First of Boone County – was honored as…
Columbia Transition Team Presents Transition Academy on May 15
Transition planning for students with special needs has never been more important. That’s why the Columbia Transition Team, a partnership of area agencies serving people with disabilities,…
One Lucky Dog
Princess truly embodies her name. She is treated like royalty and enjoys being spoiled daily by her owner and the staff members at Team 16. She loves…
Plain Talk About Sex
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) face high risks for victimization and sexual assault. Some studies indicate that within their lifetimes, over 80% of women and…
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…