Eligible non-profit organizations serving Buchanan County residents with developmental disabilities are hereby given notice that Progressive Community Services will be accepting applications for the receipt of 2021 Buchanan County Tax Levy Funds until 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 6, 2020. Contact … Continuado
National Disability Institute (NDI), which manages the ABLE National Resource Center, has launched the #ResilientPwD text messaging campaign to deliver information, tips and interventions to people with disabilities and chronic health conditions. The texts, which are available by signing up … Continuado
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 … Continuado
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 … Continuado
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 … Continuado
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 … Continuado
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 disorders, or mental … Continuado
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 journey with Progressive Community Services … Continuado
LOOK! Available now – Two bedroom accessible apartment at Keystone Place, 3812 Pickett Road, St. Joseph MO. Qualifying households must meet income and program requirements. The apartment has the following accommodations: central air, appliances, phone and cable hookups, laundry facilities, … Continuado
Las estadísticas son alarmantes. Los adultos con discapacidades intelectuales / de desarrollo (I / DD) están sufriendo abusos verbales, fiscales, físicos y sexuales. El abuso es frecuente y generalizado, ocurre de muchas maneras y ocurre repetidamente a las víctimas con todo tipo de discapacidades. y ... Continuado
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