Success Stories
Carol
Carol joined Paraquad’s Health and Wellness Program two years ago. She was attending another gym but found she was not receiving the individual attention or accommodations she required. The results from Paraquad’s Health and Wellness program are remarkable. Carol is feeling healthier and more energetic. She has experienced a number of medical set backs but nothing has stopped her from trying to stay as healthy as possible.
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Duan
When Duan left prison, he was determined to change his life around. He contacted Paraquad for assistance finding accessible housing and pursuing a college degree. Kim, an Independent Living Specialist, began working with Duan and created a plan that lead to the attainment of his goals.
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Emma
Emma is a participant in the Transition Program and multiple other programs in Paraquad, Inc. The Transition Program played an important part in her transition into the community however, the Community Advocate group and the Women's Support group provided Emma with peer support that empowered Emma to make decisions to move out into her chosen community.
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Peter
I met Peter one morning at his home in South County. He was sitting down to a bowl of cereal, dressed in his robe. Peter is a young (in 2008, he became 46) man with Down syndrome. His sister told me that he had recently moved in with her and her husband. Before coming to St. Louis, Peter had been living with his brother (who is his legal guardian) in Tucson, Arizona.
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