An Inspiration to Others
With a hitch in his step and smile that breaks hearts, William Gerstacker Jr. is succeeding at getting ahead in life. The cards weren’t always stacked in…
Staff Spotlight: Michele Aylward
by Laura Cravens, Associate Director Meet Michele Aylward, Client Services Coordinator who supervises the nine Support Coordinators working with young children. Michele has been with BCFR for…
Making a Night to Remember
“An unforgettable prom night experience that changes the narrative on how people with special needs are viewed. It is a celebration of the value of life and…
Disability Rights Legislative Day 2019 – “Show Me Work”
On Wednesday March 13, hundreds of people with disabilities, their families, and advocates gathered at the capitol in Jefferson City for the 18th annual Disability Rights Legislative…
The Next Generation of Leaders in Disability Advocacy: Ellie Stitzer
Meet Ellie. Ellie is a senior at Mizzou studying Health Sciences with an emphasis in Leadership and Policy. On her return to school this past August, she…
Horizon Housing Foundation—Boone Point Cleaning
Written by Laura Cravens, Associate Director Boone County Family Resources Thanks to a generous grant from the Horizon Housing Foundation, Boone County Family Resources held two fun…
Trevor takes to the Water
The Roberts family found the perfect solution for their 17-year-old son Trevor who has cerebral palsy and was in need of additional physical activity. With assistance from…