Join along as BCFR staff read this inclusive story that embraces children with a variety of differences like diabetes, autism, ADHD, asthma, blindness, and many more. Just Ask! won the 2020 Schneider Family Book Award which honors an author or illustrator for the artistic expression of the disability experience for child and adolescent audiences.
 
We hope children of all ages will see themselves or their friends in this story, and each one will understand that we’re all different – and that we all have things in common.

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Going through the COVID-19 pandemic means spending several months, or more, at home and indoors – which can affect people in different ways. Supported living staff continue to find creative ways to ensure residents pass time in isolation productively and maintain a positive outlook.
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From youth in transition to adults living in their own homes, Life and Work Connections is offering a number of virtual classes to build skills for full community participation. Upcoming classes include:

• Apartment Hunting 
• Pre-employment 
• Driver's Permit
• Social Cyber Savvy 

For more information or to register for classes, contact our Life and Work Connections team at 573-874-1995.

MU's Psychological Services Clinic is offering free brief (1-5 sessions) therapy for children and adults who would like support in coping with stress and anxiety related to COVID-19.  All sessions will be delivered via video conference or telephone.  This is for ANYONE experiencing increased stress due to COVID-19 as well as parents experiencing family related stress. If interested, fill out this confidential survey.

For families seeking economical assistance in preparing their elementary school children for the fall semester, and to make up for the school closures of the spring semester, KMOS-TV and the University of Central Missouri will provide free on-air classes beginning June 1.

Click here for more information.

Have you received your census letter and completed the census for your household? You can respond online, by phone, or by mail. For more info, go to: https://2020census.gov/.

The video below is a great resource to explain the purpose of the census, and why it's important for people with disabilities to be counted.  

Join an agency who supports people with developmental disabilities in creating opportunities for a better life. We are looking for individuals who can reach out and enable people to become more independent, successful members of our community. We reward loyalty, productivity and teamwork.
Our positions offer a starting salary commensurate with education, responsibilities, and experience, and include an outstanding benefits package.

View available opportunities, click here.