Paraquad champions equity and independence for people with disabilities through services, partnerships, education, and advocacy.

Who We Serve

Paraquad works with people of all ages — from children who might have a disability to senior citizens needing special care. We assist individuals with a wide variety of disabilities, including physical, cognitive, visual, auditory, mental, and emotional.

WHO WE SERVE

independent living

The Paraquad Center for Independent Living is a nonprofit, community-based agency that provides five core services: Advocacy, Independent Living, Information and Referral, Peer Consultation, and Transition. Find out if this is right for you.

INDEPENDENT LIVING

With more than 80% of our participants living on incomes of less than $20,000, Paraquad relies on the generosity of our supporters to fund core services. Your support will help ensure access to services that promote independence for people with disabilities.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Our Impact in St. Louis

Paraquad partners with people with disabilities to build their best lives. We are a hub of resources and knowledge, focused on shaping the future for people with disabilities, and we do so by advocating for disability rights, leading support services and leveraging innovations that create greater opportunities to live independently. Paraquad provides services to more than 2,000 people with disabilities in the St. Louis region.