The Future’s So Bright
Isaac is a charming, polite, talkative senior in high school who is excited about his future. He is looking forward with much anticipation to his upcoming 18th…
Howard Helps Build a Future for Others
Howard is man of few words, but when he and his support team were reviewing his individual plan and goals, Howard said he wanted to “work with…
Dale – Wonderland Camper for Life
Even though autumn has officially arrived and the dreams of summer are fading, Dale from Team 16 was eager to share his experiences at Wonderland Camp from…
Direct Support Professionals Week Recognizes Unsung Heroes
The week of September 7-13, 2014, has been declared State and National Direct Support Professionals Week in an effort to recognize and express appreciation for the work…
Meet William, Future Computer Wiz
When William grows up, he says he wants to work on computers, maybe even be a programmer for video games. This spunky 10-year-old’s favorite thing in school…
The Landscape Crew Celebrates 5 Years of Operation
The Landscape Crew, a program of Life & Work Connections, is a vocational training program for people with developmental disabilities. It is designed to teach participants the…
Busy Barb – One Active Lady
If you looked up “active” in the dictionary, you’d probably see a photo of Barb. A participant in the Boone County Family Resources Supported Living program for…
Max, King of the Wild Things
“’And now,” cried Max, ‘let the wild rumpus start!’” So begins the adventures of Max, the main character in Maurice Sendak’s classic children’s book Where the Wild…
David—Connecting to His Community
A big part of living an independent life is being able to get where you want to go when you want to go there. This is a…