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,...
by Rachel | Oct 31, 2019 | Education, Rights and Advocacy, Services and Supports
There is often confusion about what options are available for students who are not making progress in school and/or who have barriers to learning. Whether the issue surrounds academic difficulties, physical disabilities, learning disabilities, social and/or behavioral...
by Rachel | Oct 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
On Friday, October 18, 2019, the Missouri Association of Counties with Developmental Disabilities Services (MACDDS) presented Lynn Smith, former executive director of Progressive Community Services, with a Lifetime Achievement Award at their annual conference. Lynn’s...
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