{"id":3401,"date":"2021-03-01T15:36:28","date_gmt":"2021-03-01T21:36:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/progressivecommunityservices.com\/?p=3401"},"modified":"2021-04-14T12:01:52","modified_gmt":"2021-04-14T17:01:52","slug":"new-episode-of-buildingbuchanan-featuring-kelly-derks-now-available","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/progressivecommunityservices.com\/es\/new-episode-of-buildingbuchanan-featuring-kelly-derks-now-available\/","title":{"rendered":"New Episode of #BuildingBuchanan featuring Kelly Derks now available!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||1px|||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>March 1 kicks off Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, and for our latest episode of #BuildingBuchanan, we wanted to highlight the experience of individuals living with developmental disabilities in our area.<\/p>\n<p>In this episode, Colette spoke with Kelly Derks, who is a resident here in Buchanan County. Colette and Kelly met through the WITH Grant that PCS participated in and she was struck by his perspective and positive attitude despite the barriers he has faced. Colette caught up with Kelly to find out what he has been up to and to talk about how he has built a life for himself, despite the challenges that, at times, make it incredibly frustrating..<\/p>\n<p>Have a listen below or subscribe on your favorite podcast platform (links below)!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/anchor.fm\/buildingbuchanan\/embed\/episodes\/Episode-09---Community-Closes-at-5-The-Struggle-is-Real-er9sql\" width=\"400px\" height=\"102px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div class=\"DK2WGA7X3rKos2v1AABBD _20x9t-BL2SDh7lOGEew66E\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"jkhp\" data-offset-key=\"it2j-0-0\">\n<div data-offset-key=\"it2j-0-0\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Podcast Links<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WITH Grant<br \/>Partners: UMKC, Progressive Community Services, Mosaic Life Care, UCP, and Easterseals Midwest.<br \/>As a brief background on this grant, we were one of four groups awarded the funding from the WITH Foundation and the American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry. There were many strong proposals from all over the country, so it really speaks to the importance of this project and the honor it is for our proposal to have been accepted. The partnership of this group, and the key involvement of all stakeholders really sets us apart from the other proposals that were awarded. (You can read the press release here: <a href=\"https:\/\/withfoundation.org\/informed-supported-decision-making-practices-on-healthcare-decisions-for-people-with-i-dd\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/withfoundation.org\/informed-supported-decision-making-practices-on-healthcare-decisions-for-people-with-i-dd\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1614714955543000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFIEj3NFoXnXnEKc5LsCosf69i7TQ\">https:\/\/withfoundation.org\/informed-supported-decision-making-practices-on-healthcare-decisions-for-people-with-i-dd\/<\/a>)<br \/><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><\/span>What is ADA:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ada.gov\/cguide.htm\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.ada.gov\/cguide.htm&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1614714955543000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEK9-ev-5Exm2toH_p6BlxyuCa87w\">https:\/\/www.ada.gov\/cguide.htm<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Publications about Universal Design <a href=\"https:\/\/projects.ncsu.edu\/ncsu\/design\/cud\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/projects.ncsu.edu\/ncsu\/design\/cud\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1614714955543000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFVzUA4qKPDnjJ0FRuwAbDXJ-1rEg\">https:\/\/projects.ncsu.edu\/ncsu\/design\/cud\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out a smart car for wheelchair users\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/AunpKt3KZNI?autoplay=1&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;loop=1&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;playlist=AunpKt3KZNI\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/AunpKt3KZNI?autoplay%3D1%26iv_load_policy%3D3%26loop%3D1%26modestbranding%3D1%26playlist%3DAunpKt3KZNI&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1614714955543000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGKBNgSXcH-UBGcOCglE3bytLIn7g\">https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/AunpKt3KZNI?autoplay=1&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;loop=1&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;playlist=AunpKt3KZNI<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lego Ramps Video <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/RG2ukme95Yg?autoplay=1&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;loop=1&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;playlist=RG2ukme95Yg\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/RG2ukme95Yg?autoplay%3D1%26iv_load_policy%3D3%26loop%3D1%26modestbranding%3D1%26playlist%3DRG2ukme95Yg&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1614714955543000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHWrypxCOwIYiCm9LKleCXA7CSe0w\">https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/RG2ukme95Yg?autoplay=1&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;loop=1&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;playlist=RG2ukme95Yg<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-offset-key=\"b5bu9-0-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/progressivecommunityservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Building-Buchanan-Podcast-9-Transcript-Kelly-Derks.pdf\">TRANSCRIPT: Building Buchanan Podcast Episode 09 (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>About our Guest<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/progressivecommunityservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/kelly-derks.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;kelly derks&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|250px|250px|250px|250px&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Kelly Derks is a St. Joseph native who experiences a developmental disability. He is passionate about educating the whole community and making it a better place for everyone. He advocates for himself and others through a variety of ways. He was a co-facilitator and stakeholder during a year-long project in partnership with Progressive Community Services, Mosaic, UMKC and other local stakeholders to develop and facilitate training workshops for people with disabilities, their supporters, family members, staff and medical care teams during\u00a0 medical visits along with planning for the a healthy future.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#eff9ff&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;25px|25px|25px|25px|false|false&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Subscribe&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;%%247%%&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; header_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Subscribe to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hashtag\/buildingbuchanan?__eep__=6&amp;source=feed_text&amp;epa=HASHTAG\" data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:104,&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;*N&quot;}\">#BuildingBuchanan<\/a>\u00a0so you&#8217;re first to know when the latest episode drops!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">APPLE PODCASTS \ud83c\udfa7<br \/>Link:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/building-buchanan\/id1492727528\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" data-ft=\"{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;-U&quot;}\" data-lynx-mode=\"asynclazy\" data-lynx-uri=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast%2Fbuilding-buchanan%2Fid1492727528%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2lIessMbT_Oi7BUxqEZv0Rk1z9unxrGuL9jLmWRwjbVmUge53XArz-Vqk&amp;h=AT23IZh1p8JzC7gJ2_cwz8B7tJy-l0grKeoHJQeDyoD_fpt0RWoI8tmBPmkCwifadarYGySdVeDXtsMSCfZVmQ0YVO0NE6htbUeMyIweryLNGck-a7I0FGlJxR6txaSTZzxI7fcancLYGqK13jsy1OWdib2KXQuul6s0xIyuOwY\">https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/building-buchanan\/id1492727528<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">SPOTIFY \ud83c\udfa7<br \/>Link:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/06eudkRzrAqT003sU9xNTH?fbclid=IwAR1Deb6uLLg5uNdFyRMKShR8ofnxNDx5SCL-K9FqO1cZjhiAi5jshFjk1Wo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" data-ft=\"{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;-U&quot;}\" data-lynx-mode=\"asynclazy\" data-lynx-uri=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fshow%2F06eudkRzrAqT003sU9xNTH%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1Deb6uLLg5uNdFyRMKShR8ofnxNDx5SCL-K9FqO1cZjhiAi5jshFjk1Wo&amp;h=AT1nMW24M3N1j6Qak7Q02k_VH0UiCNh4tE3PTBurjN9Kvk7j8ElutX2hoOC-BQjXof9XO_PjqqmxG4rWFyFsBFAXq1TkNA54dVIuzdgLbdSDEKy1DEfEM2b-86_hMfQ74OsyuQpQOkQ070vObNLx_bEmpC4pHeGzvIrsPVWfFFs\">https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/06eudkRzrAqT003sU9xNTH<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FANCHOR.FM%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1jP_e-YQbbvChuybXEZ5dzA6LHnrBHQrrN0P60uvAO0pCZC8QYsDZ3cws&amp;h=AT0aHGjoluk63XWf-85fJWm9m91pUrSG06qokkK2YoCh1eDjFrjVWLUkPwiHISAFtm6rrqEwJqZUpTYx1eRCGlhJS6JZSHGp6TheelAhWOlWGyaAOZssE-Vg3RUdpOU2gpHtXRV9xbZmF3nYxQfsapfI47RrswKuXHhjIYgRXt0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" data-ft=\"{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;-U&quot;}\" data-lynx-mode=\"asynclazy\">ANCHOR.FM<\/a>\u00a0<span class=\"_5mfr\"><span class=\"_6qdm\">\ud83c\udfa7<\/span><\/span><br \/>Link:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/anchor.fm\/buildingbuchanan?fbclid=IwAR0GOyVUwb6JSxbtDPm6m8uhjBf3bhK8nw6PPMpCjwxxMQnQEGwbwzNAk1A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" data-ft=\"{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;-U&quot;}\" data-lynx-mode=\"asynclazy\" data-lynx-uri=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fbuildingbuchanan%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0GOyVUwb6JSxbtDPm6m8uhjBf3bhK8nw6PPMpCjwxxMQnQEGwbwzNAk1A&amp;h=AT0FK8ZCDhO_DHoHEK_kBnzFZfDHcok5ijKhxpRY-GXmoKcEggC7IUnrwlOma-EQ0AjSFRAlq_EIO7gPZix_vU1s4odu0oh30lireXACkMDgLD-Hih5qrgHYJoFmDDXzpDWvb1ondAXJMtZeoth13DgRfLHxTlV_axQt4dQbuBM\">https:\/\/anchor.fm\/buildingbuchanan<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/progressivecommunityservices.com\/building-buchanan-podcast\/\">our podcast page<\/a> at progressivecommunityservices.com to sign up for email updates when the next episode is released or to submit an application to become a guest on the Building Buchanan Podcast!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>March 1 kicks off Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, and for our latest episode of #BuildingBuchanan, we wanted to highlight the experience of individuals living with developmental disabilities in our area. In this episode, Colette spoke with Kelly Derks, who is a resident here in Buchanan County. Colette and Kelly met through the WITH Grant that [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":27720,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"March 1 kicks off Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, and for our latest episode of #BuildingBuchanan, we wanted to highlight the experience of individuals living with developmental disabilities in our area.\r\n\r\nIn this episode, Colette spoke with Kelly Derks, who is a resident here in Buchanan County. Colette and Kelly met through the WITH Grant that PCS participated in and she was struck by his perspective and positive attitude despite the barriers he has faced. Colette caught up with Kelly to find out what he has been up to and to talk about how he has built a life for himself, despite the challenges that, at times, make it incredibly frustrating..\r\n\r\nHave a listen below or subscribe on your favorite podcast platform (links below)!\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/anchor.fm\/buildingbuchanan\/embed\/episodes\/Episode-09---Community-Closes-at-5-The-Struggle-is-Real-er9sql\" width=\"400px\" height=\"102px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\r\n<h2>Podcast Links<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WITH Grant\r\nAs a brief background on this grant, we were one of four groups awarded the funding from the WITH Foundation and the American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry. There were many strong proposals from all over the country, so it really speaks to the importance of this project and the honor it is for our proposal to have been accepted. The partnership of this group, and the key involvement of all stakeholders really sets us apart from the other proposals that were awarded. (You can read the press release here: <a href=\"https:\/\/withfoundation.org\/informed-supported-decision-making-practices-on-healthcare-decisions-for-people-with-i-dd\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/withfoundation.org\/informed-supported-decision-making-practices-on-healthcare-decisions-for-people-with-i-dd\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1614714955543000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFIEj3NFoXnXnEKc5LsCosf69i7TQ\">https:\/\/withfoundation.org\/informed-supported-decision-making-practices-on-healthcare-decisions-for-people-with-i-dd\/<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Partners: UMKC, Progressive Community Services, Mosaic Life Care, UCP, and Easterseals Midwest.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is ADA:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ada.gov\/cguide.htm\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.ada.gov\/cguide.htm&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1614714955543000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEK9-ev-5Exm2toH_p6BlxyuCa87w\">https:\/\/www.ada.gov\/cguide.htm<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Publications about Universal Design <a href=\"https:\/\/projects.ncsu.edu\/ncsu\/design\/cud\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/projects.ncsu.edu\/ncsu\/design\/cud\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1614714955543000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFVzUA4qKPDnjJ0FRuwAbDXJ-1rEg\">https:\/\/projects.ncsu.edu\/ncsu\/design\/cud\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out a smart car for wheelchair users\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/AunpKt3KZNI?autoplay=1&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;loop=1&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;playlist=AunpKt3KZNI\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/AunpKt3KZNI?autoplay%3D1%26iv_load_policy%3D3%26loop%3D1%26modestbranding%3D1%26playlist%3DAunpKt3KZNI&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1614714955543000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGKBNgSXcH-UBGcOCglE3bytLIn7g\">https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/AunpKt3KZNI?autoplay=1&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;loop=1&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;playlist=AunpKt3KZNI<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lego Ramps Video <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/RG2ukme95Yg?autoplay=1&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;loop=1&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;playlist=RG2ukme95Yg\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/RG2ukme95Yg?autoplay%3D1%26iv_load_policy%3D3%26loop%3D1%26modestbranding%3D1%26playlist%3DRG2ukme95Yg&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1614714955543000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHWrypxCOwIYiCm9LKleCXA7CSe0w\">https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/RG2ukme95Yg?autoplay=1&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;loop=1&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;playlist=RG2ukme95Yg<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-offset-key=\"b5bu9-0-0\">[COMING SOON] <a href=\"https:\/\/progressivecommunityservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Building-Buchanan-Podcast-Episode-8-Transcript.pdf\">TRANSCRIPT: Building Buchanan Podcast Episode 09 (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>About our Guest<\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"DK2WGA7X3rKos2v1AABBD _20x9t-BL2SDh7lOGEew66E\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"jkhp\" data-offset-key=\"it2j-0-0\">\r\n<div data-offset-key=\"it2j-0-0\">\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-3402\" style=\"-webkit-border-radius: 250px; -moz-border-radius: 250px; border-radius: 250px;\" src=\"https:\/\/progressivecommunityservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/kelly-derks-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Kelly Derks\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" \/><\/span>\r\n\r\nKelly Derks is a St. Joseph native who experiences a developmental disability. He is passionate about educating the whole community and making it a better place for everyone. He advocates for himself and others through a variety of ways. He was a co-facilitator and stakeholder during a year-long project in partnership with Progressive Community Services, Mosaic, UMKC and other local stakeholders to develop and facilitate training workshops for people with disabilities, their supporters, family members, staff and medical care teams during\u00a0 medical visits along with planning for the a healthy future.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div class=\"DK2WGA7X3rKos2v1AABBD _20x9t-BL2SDh7lOGEew66E\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"jkhp\" data-offset-key=\"it2j-0-0\">\r\n<div data-offset-key=\"it2j-0-0\">\r\n<h2>Subscribe<\/h2>\r\nSubscribe to\u00a0<a class=\"_58cn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hashtag\/buildingbuchanan?__eep__=6&amp;source=feed_text&amp;epa=HASHTAG\" data-ft=\"{&quot;type&quot;:104,&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;*N&quot;}\"><span class=\"_5afx\"><span class=\"_58cl _5afz\" 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