by Rachel | May 8, 2020 | Building Buchanan Podcast, News, Uncategorized
In the next episode of the Building Buchanan podcast, Colette sat down with Kelly Henry to get her take on the Coronavirus crisis that has changed life as we know it. Kelly is a social-organizational psychologist at Missouri Western State University where she teaches...
by Rachel | May 7, 2020 | Disability Information, Education, Family Navigation, Uncategorized
We know your days are busy, but you won’t want to miss this! Listen as LeAndra provides great info. from the St. Joseph School District as well as tips and resources on classroom setup to IEPs, helping educators understand your child and more. Make this school...
by Rachel | Apr 28, 2020 | Family Navigation, Rights and Advocacy, Services and Supports
The first IEP (Individualized Education Program) meeting can be stressful for parents. They have learned their student has a learning disability and most likely have so many questions, fearful of what the future holds. The link below focuses on concerns and questions...
by Rachel | Apr 22, 2020 | Building Buchanan Podcast, News, Uncategorized
We are super excited for you to hear from our next guest on the Building Buchanan Podcast, Mr. Brian Myers! Saint Joseph native Brian Myers was kicked out of Savannah High School in 1996. He went on to have a career in optical retail management and later financial...
by Rachel | Mar 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
A pair of children’s television shows are set to highlight the experiences of those with autism. The Disney Junior series “Fancy Nancy” and HBO’s “Sesame Street” will both air episodes this week centered around characters with the developmental disorder. The shows...
by Rachel | Mar 27, 2020 | Building Buchanan Podcast, News, Uncategorized
Episode 03 of the Building Buchanan Podcast is now available for your listening pleasure! “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.”- Mr. Rogers In this episode, Matt Kneib, police officer with the St. Joseph Police...
by Rachel | Mar 26, 2020 | Services and Supports, Uncategorized
UPDATED 5-11-2020!Progressive Community Services offices are closed to the public until further notice, but phones are being answered. Our main number, 816-364-3827, will be answered Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. If you need to contact your Support...
by Rachel | Jan 31, 2020 | Building Buchanan Podcast, News, Uncategorized
In this episode, Colette sat down with Tara Stoll, recent transplant from Buchanan county to Oregon, where she is leading the way to a more inclusive community, both by personal example and in her career. In this episode, Tara and Colette shared personal stories about...
by Rachel | Jan 1, 2020 | Building Buchanan Podcast, PCS Events
Meet Tara Stoll! Originally from Northern Missouri, Tara is a recent transplant to Southern Oregon where she works as a Family Network Facilitator and Executive Director of The Arc Jackson County. With a degree in Communication Studies, Tara has a diverse background...
by Rachel | Dec 20, 2019 | Building Buchanan Podcast, Uncategorized
We are beyond excited to announce the debut of our very own podcast, Building Buchanan. The Building Buchanan podcast is a platform for sharing the stories of visionaries that are helping push social change forward, here and across the nation. In our first episode,...
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