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…
Aletha’s New Digs
Feeling safe and secure in your own home is important to us all. When frequent falls were impacting Aletha’s life in her apartment, the Supported Living staff…
In Memory of Russ Williams, Boone County Family Resource Board Member
Russ Williams has been a member of the Boone County Family Resources Board of Directors for more than a dozen years. His service with the Elks Lodge…
Piecing It All Together
The residents at Team 3706 have been busy working on some beautiful mosaic back splashes to decorate the kitchens in their apartments. Jason Cole, Client Services Coordinator…