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I got my first service dog the summer before starting college. I didn’t want to be on a big college campus alone. My thought at the time was, “I’ll get a guide dog. That way, even if I get lost, at least I won’t be lost alone.” Read more
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Theresa Moore has a mantra when it comes to living with a disability.
“I’m still here,” she said recently. “I’m still here.”
Theresa, 47, was diagnosed with diabetes when she was just 14. Read more
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A pivotal moment in anyone’s life is getting a first job.
Zacoria Chunn, a 17-year-old incoming senior at Neuwoehner High School, is no exception. This summer, she is working at Big Jay’s Fish, Chicken and Shrimp on St. Charles Rock Road. Read more
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I was asked to write a blog to reflect on some of the successes I’ve had while I was here — a kind of fare thee well to Paraquad and my position. Read more
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Paraquad has joined a growing number of Missouri businesses by becoming a Missouri Breastfeeding Friendly Worksite. Read more
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If a tornado warning went off while you were at home, would you be able to get away from all windows and doors quickly and safely? Read more
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I imagine when I meet new people, they often wonder about my childhood. Maybe they do. I can’t climb into their brains and find out, but some people have asked what it was like having a disability and being a child. Read more
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As our population becomes more diverse, social workers must learn to effectively interact with clients who speak foreign languages. Providing appropriate language services is a very important component of a social worker’s cultural competence. Read more
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On Tuesday, June 6, more than 200 disability advocates gathered at the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City for the Independence Rally! Read more
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The time has come again to say goodbye to my brother, James, as he readies himself for his second deployment with his Army Reserve unit out of Ohio. My brother is so special to me — he’s selfless, brave and has the best morals any American would hope for in a soldier. Read more